Shady Side Academy Photo - Shady Side Academy Senior School resides on a 130- acre campus which offers incredible facilities and resources that enable students to fuel their passions. Advanced level courses, teachers that motivate and support, and a college-like campus all help to prepare students for college and beyond.

Best Pennsylvania Nonsectarian Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 741 nonsectarian private schools in Pennsylvania. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Pennsylvania include The Agnes Irwin School, Germantown Academy, and The Ellis School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Pennsylvania (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
AIM Academy
AIM Academy Photo - MEETING LEARNING CHALLENGES WITH SCIENCE & LOVE: AT AIM, we recognize that children who learn differently need to be taught differently - and that's exactly what we do. Our passionately committed, highly-trained faculty employ techniques proven effective, and the results are remarkable. Each day we witness young people who doubted themselves in every way discover the gift of fearless learning.
Special Education School
(5)
1200 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
Gr: 1-12 | 397 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Center School
Center School Photo - A comprehensive academic program is provided for Center School students in first through eighth grade. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students and reflect the best of current research. Students receive explicit instruction in academic, organizational, and study skills to provide them with the strategies they need to become independent and confident learners.
Special Education School
(8)
2450 Hamilton Avenue
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-2200
Gr: 1-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Crefeld School
The Crefeld School Photo - Middle School Science
(5)
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Germantown Academy
Germantown Academy Photo - Second grade students research various species in the Wissahickon Creek, which runs through the heart of GA's campus.
(5)
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Gr: PK-12 | 1,223 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kimberton Waldorf School
Kimberton Waldorf School Photo
(5)
410 W Seven Stars Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-3635
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School Photo - At Milton Hershey School, our founders' generosity and vision have enabled us to develop and maintain a whole child approach to education and programming that comes at no cost to our students or their families.
Alternative School
(2)
1201 Homestead Ln
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
St. Peter's School
St. Peter's School Photo
(4)
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Gr: NS-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Valley Forge Military Academy
Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - Our mission is to develop individuals fully prepared to lead as responsible citizens. At Valley Forge Military Academy, we produce graduates who are resilient in mind, strong in body, and guided by a moral compass. Through leadership training, academic rigor, and character development, our cadets are equipped to thrive in all aspects of life.
All-boys
(3)
1001 Eagle Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1200
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1190 McDermott Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Ardmore
Fusion Academy Ardmore Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
40 Coulter Ave., Suite 200
Ardmore, PA 19003
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Goddard School
Goddard School Photo - We have almost an acre of outdoor space for our children to run and play!
Daycare / Preschool
500 Springhouse Drive
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 232-7939
Gr: NS-K | 155 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
2601 North 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 232-5410
Gr: 5-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Phelps School
The Phelps School Photo
All-boys
(11)
583 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
(412) 246-0412Pressley Ridge Career Development Center
Special Education School
1450 Ingham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 246-0412
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
310 Ligonier St
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 804-7232
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students Tuition listed
The Agnes Irwin School
The Agnes Irwin School Photo
All-girls
(3)
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Gr: NS-12 | 635 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Baldwin School
The Baldwin School Photo
All-girls
(2)
701 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 566 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Benchmark School
Benchmark School Photo
Special Education School
(13)
2107 North Providence Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Gr: 1-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Buxmont Academy
Special Education School
544 Main St Rear
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 807-3555
Gr: K-11 | 512 students
Carnegie Mellon Cyert Center For Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
1060 Morewood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-1515
Gr: K | 7 students Tuition listed
Centre Square Academy
Centre Square Academy Photo - feeding the birds
(1)
1775 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 275-1775
Gr: 1-4 | 20 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Children's Academy
Daycare / Preschool
25 N Middletown Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1076
Gr: K | 7 students Tuition listed
The Concept School
The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Adventures Learning Center, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
469 Colt Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-1004
Gr: PK-K | 104 students Tuition listed
The Curiosity Shoppe
The Curiosity Shoppe Photo - Arial View of Camp Curiosity, The Curiosity Shoppe, The Toddler Center, Curiosity Stables and Curiosity Courts.
Daycare / Preschool
4425 Landisville Road
Doylestown, PA 18902
(215) 348-8841
Gr: PK-K | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Davidson School
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students Acceptance rate listed
Davidson School Elwyn Inc
Special Education School
(2)
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Gr: NS-12 | 305 students
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Special Education School
1405 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 420-2356
Gr: Inquire with school | 187 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2
Dickinson College Children's Center
Dickinson College Children's Center Photo - Morning Meeting Time includes: word wall, daily schedule, calendar, days of school counting chart, and weather chart. Technology also offered throughout the day.
Daycare / Preschool
28 Garland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
Gr: K | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory
Special Education School
3975 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(800) 221-6827
Gr: NS | 73 students
Elizabeth Black School
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Gr: PK | 215 students
The Ellis School
The Ellis School Photo
All-girls
(18)
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Erie Day School
Erie Day School Photo
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
150 N Highland Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Tuition listed
Garretts Way
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
395 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7690
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
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