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Merion Station Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,149 students in Merion Station, PA, 72% of all K-12 students in Merion Station, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Merion Station, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Merion Station Private Schools (2026-27)

Merion Mercy Academy Photo
Merion Mercy Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 50
All-girls (Catholic)
511 Montgomery Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 664-6655
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Waldron Mercy Academy Photo
Waldron Mercy Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
513 Montgomery Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 664-9847
(4)
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Map of Gan Chabad Of The Main Line
Gan Chabad Of The Main Line
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School (Jewish)
625 Montgomery Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 660-9900
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Kohelet Yeshiva High School
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students
Jewish
223 N Highland Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 667-2020
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Temple Adath Israelearlychildhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
250 N Highland Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 934-1920
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Merion Station, PA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,149
Students
$17,722
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
28%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merion Station)
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
1,149 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
28%
27%
0.49
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
122 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
10%
10%
# White Students
848 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 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
201 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
16%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
127 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,722
$13,229
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
46%
Average Endowment Size
$9 million
$53.99 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
33 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Merion Station, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Merion Station, PA include Merion Mercy Academy and Waldron Mercy Academy.
How many private schools are located in Merion Station?
5 private schools are located in Merion Station.
How diverse are private schools in Merion Station?
Merion Station private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Merion Station go to private school?
72% of all K-12 students in Merion Station are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merion Station?
100% of private schools in Merion Station are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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