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Best Pennsylvania Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 24 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 4,345 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Pennsylvania include Roman Catholic High School, St. Aloysius School, and Buxmont Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
46% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Pennsylvania (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Buxmont Academy
Special Education School
544 Main St Rear
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 807-3555
Gr: K-11 | 512 students
Cardinal John Foley Regional Ca
(Catholic)
300 E Eagle Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-4608
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students
905 S Waterloo Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 353-6522
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Tuition listed
Eden Christian Academy
(Christian)
318 Nicholson Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-2825
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Tuition listed
Holy Name Elementary School
(Catholic)
215 W Horner St
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8817
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Kids World Childcare & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
101 Springfield Dr
Lawrence, PA 15055
(724) 745-4333
Gr: PK-K | 88 students Avg. class size: 28 students Acceptance rate listed
Roman Catholic High School
Roman Catholic High School Photo - Renaissance Hall Grotto
All-boys (Catholic)
301 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-1270
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Aloysius School
(Catholic)
220 N Hanover St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-6167
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Tuition listed
1141 N 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(267) 292-3573
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Abraxas I Arlene Lissner High School
Alternative School
(2)
N Forest Rd
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 752-6615
Gr: 8-12 | 65 students
Abundant Life International Academy
(Christian)
10 N Fremont Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 761-0333
Gr: 8-10 | 1 student
Acld Tillotson School
Special Education School
4900 Girard Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 325-2460
Gr: 3-12 | 80 students
American English Institute
Special Program Emphasis
10 Penn Ave
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 885-1136
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Tuition listed
1819 E Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 427-4703
Gr: NS-8
Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School
Daycare / Preschool
Mmc 17 Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2199
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Kinder Care Learning Center
Kinder Care Learning Center Photo - Welcome to the Infant Room! Your infant will learn a wide array of things during the day with us, engaging in activities such as using the five senses to explore the world all around him or her, experimenting with toy instruments, developing memory skills and interacting with other children.
Daycare / Preschool
1610 N Highland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 531-1953
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Bethel Park KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1040 Clifton Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 831-1888
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Moon Township East KinderCare welcomes children of all abilities, with the commitment to provide quality care and education to each child. We believe every child is a unique individual with varying needs, and we welcome the diversity that brings to our centers. All children and families deserve to be full members of their communities, to have the opportunity for development and learning, and to experience a sense of belonging.
Daycare / Preschool
700 Commerce Dr
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-1174
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Kindercare Learning Center 1282
Kindercare Learning Center 1282 Photo - Jonestown Road KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
6006 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 652-4348
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
Morning Star Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
1835 Mensch Rd
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-4002
Gr: 1-8 | 42 students
Rainbow Academy For Little Scholars
Daycare / Preschool
1240 Grenoble Rd
Warminster, PA 18974
(215) 355-6498
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Regina Angelorum Academy
Regina Angelorum Academy Photo - RAA 8th Graders Celebrating School Mass with Fr. Mike Schmitz
(Catholic)
105 Argyle Rd
Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 649-1730
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Tuition listed
Regina Luminis Academy
(Catholic)
601 First Ave
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 269-3905
Gr: K-12 | 153 students
Widener University Child Development Center
Widener University Child Development Center Photo - Wellness Center
Daycare / Preschool
1 University Pl
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-1097
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 14 students

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