Phil-Mont Christian Academy Photo - Our student-athletes work hard to maintain their GPA and perform well on the court or field. about 80% of students in grades 6-12 participate in some extracurricular activity.

Best Glenside Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,732 students in Glenside, PA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Glenside, PA include Phil-Mont Christian Academy and La Salle College High School.
The average acceptance rate is 56%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private high schools in Glenside, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Glenside Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
La Salle College High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
8605 Cheltenham Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2911
Gr: 9-12 | 1,141 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Phil-Mont Christian Academy
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Photo - Our student-athletes work hard to maintain their GPA and perform well on the court or field. about 80% of students in grades 6-12 participate in some extracurricular activity.
(Christian)
35 Hillcrest Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun
(Jewish)
1001 Paper Mill Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
Gr: K-10 | 188 students

Overview

This Town (Glenside)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,732 Students
119,290 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
154 Teachers
12,890 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
58%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
1227
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,875
$19,200
Average % on Financial Aid
58%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$8,914
Average Acceptance Rate
56%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.55
# American Indian Students
12 Students
190 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
5,189 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
6,167 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
125 Students
13,329 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
1,361 Students
77,530 Students
% White Students
76%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
209 Students
16,940 Students
% of Others Students
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Glenside, PA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Glenside, PA include Phil-Mont Christian Academy and La Salle College High School.
How many private high schools are located in Glenside?
3 private high schools are located in Glenside.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Glenside?
100% of private high schools in Glenside are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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