St. Margaret School Photo - SMS, Narberth

Best Narberth Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 493 students in Narberth, PA (there are 2 public schools, serving 1,318 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in Narberth, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Narberth, PA include Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple and St. Margaret School.
100% of private schools in Narberth, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Narberth Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1500 Hagys Ford Road
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 667-5000
Gr: PK-K | 222 students Avg. class size: 14 students
St. Margaret School
St. Margaret School Photo - SMS, Narberth
(Catholic)
227 N Narberth Avenue
Narberth, PA 19072
(610) 664-2640
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6
Narberth Village KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
650 Montgomery Ave, Suite 100
Narberth, PA 19072
(484) 617-1080
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Narberth)
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
493 Students
273,520 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
23,942 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
53%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
9,515 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
36 Students
27,502 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
190 Students
160,033 Students
% White Students
38%
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
250 Students
64,079 Students
% of Others Students
51%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Narberth, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Narberth, PA include Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple and St. Margaret School.
How many private schools are located in Narberth?
3 private schools are located in Narberth.
What percentage of students in Narberth go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Narberth are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Narberth?
100% of private schools in Narberth are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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