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Pennsylvania Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 111 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 36,493 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Pennsylvania include Germantown Friends School, Abington Friends School, and George School.
The average tuition cost is $32,245, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,467.
47% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 111

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 111

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) 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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AIM Academy Photo
AIM Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 397 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 19
Special Education School
1200 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
(5)
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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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Delaware Valley Friends School Photo
Delaware Valley Friends School
Gr: 1-12 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 29
Special Education School (Friends)
19 E Central Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
(11)
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Germantown Academy Photo
Germantown Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,225 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 29
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
(5)
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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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Milton Hershey School Photo
Milton Hershey School
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 46
Alternative School
1201 Homestead Ln
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
(2)
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Westtown School Photo
Westtown School
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 61
Friends
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
(10)
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Hope Partnership For Education Photo
Hope Partnership For Education
Gr: 5-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
2601 North 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 232-5410
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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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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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Map of Academy-notre Dame De Namur
Academy-notre Dame De Namur
Gr: 6-12 | 542 students
All-girls (Catholic)
560 Sproul Rd
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
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The Agnes Irwin School Photo
The Agnes Irwin School
Gr: NS-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
(3)
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The Baldwin School Photo
The Baldwin School
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
701 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2700
(2)
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Benchmark School Photo
Benchmark School
Gr: 1-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Special Education School
2107 North Providence Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
(13)
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Buckingham Friends School Photo
Buckingham Friends School
Gr: K-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Friends
5684 York Road
Lahaska, PA 18931
(215) 794-7491
(9)
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The Campus Laboratory School Of Carlow University Photo
The Campus Laboratory School Of Carlow University
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
3333 5th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6159
(1)
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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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Map of Community Day School
Community Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Jewish
6424 Forward Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-1100
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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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Dock Mennonite Academy Photo
Dock Mennonite Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 642 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12
Mennonite
1000 Forty Foot Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-2675
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Map of East Gordon School
East Gordon School
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
3302a E Gordon Rd
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-7686
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The Ellis School Photo
The Ellis School
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10
All-girls
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
(18)
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Erie Day School Photo
Erie Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
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Frankford Friends School Photo
Frankford Friends School
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Friends
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
(1)
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Map of French International School Of Philadelphia
French International School Of Philadelphia
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
150 N Highland Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
(1)
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Friends Central School Photo
Friends Central School
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 10
Friends
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
(1)
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Friends School Haverford Photo
Friends School Haverford
Gr: NS-3 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 19
Friends
851 Buck Lane
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-2334
(8)
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Map of Friends Select School
Friends Select School
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students
Friends
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
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Map of Friends' Central Lower School
Friends' Central Lower School
Gr: NS-5 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Friends
228 Old Gulph Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-7575
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George School Photo
George School
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 22
Friends
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
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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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The Gladwyne Montessori School Photo
The Gladwyne Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
920 Youngsford Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 649-1761
(10)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Pennsylvania include Germantown Friends School, Abington Friends School, and George School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Pennsylvania?
111 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $32,245, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,467.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
47% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
111
Private Schools
36,493
Students
$32,245
Avg. Tuition
30%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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