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Jenkintown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,385 students in Jenkintown, PA, 65% of all K-12 students in Jenkintown, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
44% of private schools in Jenkintown, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,385
  • Average Tuition: $29,783
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 43%
  • View Jenkintown, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,385
  • Average Tuition: $29,783
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 43%
  • View Jenkintown, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Jenkintown Private Schools (2026-27)

Abington Friends School Photo
Abington Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
Friends
575 Washington Ln
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
(3)
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Map of Holy Redeemer Child Care
Holy Redeemer Child Care
Gr: NS-K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 938-1010
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: NS-8 | 191 students
Catholic
606 West Ave
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 887-1312
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Map of Jenkintown Day Nursery
Jenkintown Day Nursery
Gr: NS | 170 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
Baeder & Hilltop Rds
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1992
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Meadowbrook School Photo
Meadowbrook School
Gr: NS-6 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
1641 Hampton Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-3238
(6)
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Map of Creative Beginnings
Creative Beginnings
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
121 Huntingdon Pike Ste 1
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 728-5330
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Map of Meadowlane Montessori School
Meadowlane Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Montessori School
616 Meetinghouse Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 887-1222
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Map of Milestone Academy
Milestone Academy
Gr: 10-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
700 N Cedar Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 886-3503
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Map of St. Hilary Of Poitiers School
St. Hilary Of Poitiers School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
920 Susquehanna Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 887-4520
(1)
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Jenkintown, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

St. Basil Academy Photo
St. Basil Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
All-girls
711 Fox Chase Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(218) 885-3771
(1)
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Jenkintown, PA Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,385
Students
$29,783
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
43%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jenkintown)
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
1,385 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
43%
27%
0.63
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
204 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
14%
10%
# White Students
741 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
52%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
416 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
29%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
156 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,783
$13,229
Average % on Financial Aid
48%
46%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jenkintown, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Jenkintown, PA include Meadowbrook School, Jenkintown Day Nursery, and Abington Friends School.
How many private schools are located in Jenkintown?
9 private schools are located in Jenkintown.
How diverse are private schools in Jenkintown?
Jenkintown private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Jenkintown go to private school?
65% of all K-12 students in Jenkintown are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jenkintown?
44% of private schools in Jenkintown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

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