Stratford Friends School Photo

Best Pennsylvania Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education serving 1,508 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education in Pennsylvania include Stratford Friends School and The Episcopal Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private elementary schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Friends).

Top-Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education in Pennsylvania (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Episcopal Academy
(Episcopal)
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
Gr: PK-12 | 1,250 student Sports: 20 Tuition listed
Stratford Friends School
Stratford Friends School Photo
Special Education School (Friends)
(1)
2 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
Gr: K-9 | 81 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
The School In Rose Valley
Alternative School
20 School Lane
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-1088
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wesley Academy
(Methodist)
424 N Buffalo St
Elkland, PA 16920
(814) 258-5199
Gr: K-2 | 6 students

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