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Best Pennsylvania Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 151 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 45,286 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania include Sacred Heart Grade School, Germantown Friends School, and Abington Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $14,005, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
79% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 151

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 151

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania (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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The Christian Academy Photo
The Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
4301 Chandler Dr
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
(1)
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The Crefeld School
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
(5)
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Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
1717 W. Allegheny Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
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Cumberland Valley Christian School Photo
Cumberland Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
600 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-3266
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Delone Catholic High School Photo
Delone Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
140 South Oxford Avenue
Mc Sherrystown, PA 17344
(717) 637-5969
(10)
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Kimberton Waldorf School Photo
Kimberton Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
410 W Seven Stars Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-3635
(5)
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Plumstead Christian School Photo
Plumstead Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5765 Old Easton Rd
Plumsteadville, PA 18949
(215) 766-8073
(14)
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Sacred Heart Grade School Photo
Sacred Heart Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
701 Franklin Street
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 373-3316
(1)
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St. Aloysius Academy Photo
St. Aloysius Academy
Gr: K-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
All-boys (Catholic)
401 S Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-1670
(7)
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Fusion Academy Ardmore Photo
Fusion Academy Ardmore
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
40 Coulter Ave., Suite 200
Ardmore, PA 19003
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Malvern Photo
Fusion Academy Malvern
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
700 Steel Lane, Suite 200
Malvern, PA 19355
(877) 673-8893
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The Phelps School Photo
The Phelps School
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys
583 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
(11)
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Sophia Academy
Gr: K-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
(1)
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Academy Of The New Church Boys School
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
Sports: 8
All-boys
Po Box 707
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
(267) 502-4855
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Academy Of The New Church Secondary Schools Photo
Academy Of The New Church Secondary Schools
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 11
2815 Benade Cir
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
(267) 502-2500
(5)
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Aquinas Academy Photo
Aquinas Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 537 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
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Map of Archbishop Carroll High School
Archbishop Carroll High School
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-7610
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Map of Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus
Ave Maria Academy - Bethel Campus
Gr: K-8 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
134 Fort Couch Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1412
(1)
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Map of Berks Catholic High School
Berks Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
955 E Wyomissing Blvd
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 374-8361
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania include Sacred Heart Grade School, Germantown Friends School, and Abington Friends School.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Pennsylvania?
151 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $14,005, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
79% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
151
Private Schools
45,286
Students
$14,005
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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