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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 105 private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 28,636 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania include Abington Friends School, Germantown Friends School, and Harrisburg Academy.
The average tuition cost is $9,918, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average tuition cost of $10,784.
81% of private preschools 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: 105

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 105

Top Ranked Private Preschools 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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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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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 | 461 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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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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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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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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Corpus Christi School Photo
Corpus Christi School
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
920 Sumneytown Pike
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-0582
(12)
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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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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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Map of Eden Christian Academy
Eden Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
12121 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
(412) 364-8055
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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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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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Holy Child Academy Photo
Holy Child Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
(7)
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Holy Cross Regional Catholic School Photo
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
701 Locust Street
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-9434
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Map of Holy Family Regional Catholic School
Holy Family Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students
Catholic
3265 Concord Rd
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-0147
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Hunting Park Christian Academy Photo
Hunting Park Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4400 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-8002
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
290 W Babbitt Ave
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-4816
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Map of John F Kennedy Catholic School
John F Kennedy Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
111 W Spruce St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-1680
(1)
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Johnstown Christian School Photo
Johnstown Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
125 Christian School Rd
Hollsopple, PA 15935
(814) 288-2588
(1)
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La Salle Academy Photo
La Salle Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
309 1st Avenue
Jessup, PA 18434
(570) 489-2010
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Lancaster County Christian School Photo
Lancaster County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
(1)
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Leadership Christian Academy Photo
Leadership Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
5900 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
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Map of Lititz Christian School
Lititz Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
300 W Orange Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-9518
(4)
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Mary Queen Of Apostles School Photo
Mary Queen Of Apostles School
Gr: PK-9 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
110 Elmtree Road
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 339-4411
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Map of Meadowbrook Christian School
Meadowbrook Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Methodist
363 Stamm Rd
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-2638
(1)
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Norwood-fontbonne Academy Photo
Norwood-fontbonne Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
(6)
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Map of Notre Dame de Lourdes School
Notre Dame de Lourdes School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
990 Fairview Rd
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
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Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional School
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional School
Gr: NS-12 | 481 students
Catholic
2001 Clinton Ave
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0375
(1)
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Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School Photo
Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
330 Church Avenue
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-2414
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The Pen Ryn School Photo
The Pen Ryn School
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
235 S Olds Blvd
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 547-1800
(12)
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Map of Penn-mont Academy
Penn-mont Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
131 Holliday Hills Dr
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-8801
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania include Abington Friends School, Germantown Friends School, and Harrisburg Academy.
How many private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Pennsylvania?
105 private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $9,918, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $10,784.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
81% of private preschools 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
28,636
Students
$9,918
Avg. Tuition
22%
Students of Color
11:1
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