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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 92 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 30,762 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.

The private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Pennsylvania include Greene Street Friends School, Grier School, and Girard College.

The average tuition cost is $31,157, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average tuition cost of $13,034.

43% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 92
# Students Served: 30,762
Average Tuition: $31,157
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Acceptance Rate: 65%
% Students on Financial Aid: 41%
Average Class Size: 14 students
% Students of Color: 30%
Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 92
# Students Served: 30,762
Average Tuition: $31,157
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Acceptance Rate: 65%
% Students on Financial Aid: 41%
Average Class Size: 14 students
% Students of Color: 30%
Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Pennsylvania?

The private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Pennsylvania include Greene Street Friends School, Grier School, and Girard College.

How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Pennsylvania?

92 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Pennsylvania.

How much do private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Pennsylvania?

The average tuition cost is $31,157, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $13,034.

How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.

What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?

43% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).

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