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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 71 private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 29,149 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania include Girard College, Germantown Friends School, and Covenant Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $20,377, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private high school average tuition cost of $17,917.
75% of private high 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 (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 71

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 71

Top Ranked Private High 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 Photo
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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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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Fusion Academy Ardmore Photo
Fusion Academy Ardmore
Gr: 4-12
Alternative School
40 Coulter Ave., Suite 200
Ardmore, PA 19003
(877) 673-8893
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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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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 Photo
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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Map of Academy Of The New Church Boys School
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 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 12 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 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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Bethlehem Christian School Photo
Bethlehem Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3100 Hecktown Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6020
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Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School Photo
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
25 Osborne Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 536-8991
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Map of Bishop Shanahan High School
Bishop Shanahan High School
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 39
Catholic
220 Woodbine Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-1300
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Map of Cardinal O'hara High School
Cardinal O'hara High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,020 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
1701 S Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
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Christian School Of York Photo
Christian School Of York
Gr: PK-12 | 591 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
907 Greenbriar Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-6842
(13)
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The Church Farm School Photo
The Church Farm School
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys (Episcopal)
1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
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Conwell Egan Catholic High School Photo
Conwell Egan Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
611 Wistar Rd
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 945-6200
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Covenant Christian Academy Photo
Covenant Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
(1)
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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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Devon Preparatory School Photo
Devon Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-boys (Catholic)
363 N. Valley Forge Road
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 688-7337
(3)
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Dubois Area Catholic High School Photo
Dubois Area Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
200 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3060
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Eden Christian Academy Photo
Eden Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 723 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
206 Siebert Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 364-8055
(1)
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Ephrata Mennonite School Photo
Ephrata Mennonite School
Gr: K-12 | 294 students
Mennonite
635 Stevens Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-4266
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Germantown Friends School Photo
Germantown Friends School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,157 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 74
Friends
31 W Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
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Girard College Photo
Girard College
Gr: 1-12 | 392 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
(2)
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Greensburg Central Catholic Junior - Senior High School Photo
Greensburg Central Catholic Junior - Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 375 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 32
Catholic
911 Armory Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 834-0310
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Harrisburg Academy Photo
Harrisburg Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
(6)
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Map of Harrisburg Christian School
Harrisburg Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 330 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
2000 Blue Mountain Pkwy
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 545-3728
(1)
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The Hill School Photo
The Hill School
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 16
860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-1000
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania include Girard College, Germantown Friends School, and Covenant Christian Academy.
How many private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Pennsylvania?
71 private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $20,377, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $17,917.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private high 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 high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
75% of private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
29,149
Students
$20,377
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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