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Norristown Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,110 students in Norristown, PA.
67% of private elementary schools in Norristown, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Norristown Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Catholic
601 Buttonwood St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 272-0501
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Map of Visitation Bvm School
Visitation Bvm School
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
190 N Trooper Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 539-6080
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Map of Holy Rosary Regional
Holy Rosary Regional
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Catholic
3000 Keenwood Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 825-0160
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Map of Holy Saviour School
Holy Saviour School
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students
Catholic
400 E Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 272-8864
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The Pathway School
Gr: 2-12 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
162 Egypt Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 277-0660
(3)
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Tlc Leadership Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
1100 Adams Ave
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 277-3715
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Norristown, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

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Penn Christian Academy
Gr: PK-9 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Christian
50 West Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 279-6628
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Map of St. Teresa Of Avila School
St. Teresa Of Avila School
Gr: K-9 | 183 students
Catholic
2550 S Parkview Dr
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 666-6069
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Norristown, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+20.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,110
Students
+40.5% (+320 students) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+112.5% (+9 students) 10-yr
30%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+22.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Norristown)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,485 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearNorristown, PA Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20227
20217
20207
20197
20188
20178
20163
20155
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# Students
1,110 Students
206,205 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearNorristown, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025174139199
2024174126192
2023170132193
2022187175205
2021182171201
2020182144188
2019230153193
2018204151190
2017205174199
2016174174196
2015158164183
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% Students of Color
30%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorristown, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202533%26%33%
202433%26%32%
202331%25%32%
202228%25%32%
202126%24%31%
202026%24%31%
201918%24%31%
201821%24%30%
201718%24%31%
201649%24%31%
201530%25%31%
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0.54
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorristown, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.580.570.64
20240.580.560.64
20230.550.560.63
20220.480.560.62
20210.470.550.62
20200.470.540.62
20190.460.530.61
20180.450.530.60
20170.380.510.59
20160.680.510.59
20150.520.510.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
195 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
7,529 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorristown, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20233%5%5%
20223%4%5%
20213%4%5%
20203%3%5%
20193%4%4%
20183%4%4%
20172%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
62 Students
10,145 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorristown, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20257%5%9%
20247%5%9%
20236%4%9%
20226%5%8%
20216%5%9%
20206%5%9%
20194%4%8%
20184%4%8%
20173%4%8%
20169%4%8%
20155%4%8%
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# Black Students
168 Students
20,869 Students
% Black Students
17%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorristown, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202519%10%8%
202419%10%8%
202315%10%8%
202216%11%7%
202116%11%8%
202016%10%8%
201912%10%8%
201811%10%8%
20179%9%7%
201625%9%8%
201517%10%8%
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# White Students
655 Students
129,100 Students
% White Students
65%
62%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorristown, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202561%62%55%
202461%63%55%
202365%63%55%
202271%64%57%
202171%64%57%
202071%65%58%
201972%66%59%
201873%66%59%
201778%68%61%
201647%68%61%
201567%68%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
182 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
94 Students
39,918 Students
% of Others Students
10%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorristown, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202510%19%22%
202410%18%22%
202311%18%22%
20224%16%22%
20214%16%20%
20204%17%19%
20199%16%20%
20189%16%20%
20178%16%19%
201618%16%18%
20159%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
101 Teachers
19,011 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorristown, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20259:111:111:1
20249:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:112:111:1
201912:112:111:1
201811:112:111:1
201711:112:111:1
201612:112:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearNorristown, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202551%51%54%
202451%51%54%
202351%51%53%
202251%51%53%
202151%50%53%
202051%49%53%
201975%49%52%
201863%49%52%
201763%48%51%
201650%48%51%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorristown, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025151516
2024151515
2023151515
2022151415
2021151415
2020151415
2019101415
2018121415
2017121415
2016151415
201581415
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Norristown, PA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Norristown, PA include St. Francis Of Assisi School and Visitation Bvm School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Norristown?
6 private elementary schools are located in Norristown.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Norristown?
Norristown private elementary schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Norristown?
67% of private elementary schools in Norristown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Norristown are often viewed compared to one another?

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