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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of North Wales
North Wales KinderCare
Lakeside School

North Wales Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,191 students in North Wales, PA, 32% of all K-12 students in North Wales, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
25% of private schools in North Wales, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked North Wales Private Schools (2026-27)

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of North Wales Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of North Wales
Gr: K | 23 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
112 Dickerson Rd
North Wales, PA 19454
(267) 554-2013
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Map of Mary Mother Of The Redeemer School
Mary Mother Of The Redeemer School
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students
Catholic
1321 Upper State Road
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-7101
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Map of Guidepost Montessori At North Wales
Guidepost Montessori At North Wales
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
467 N Sumneytown Pike
North Wales, PA 19454
(703) 884-0226
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Gwynedd Friends School Photo
Gwynedd Friends School
Gr: PK-K | 140 students
Daycare / Preschool (Friends)
1101 Dekalb Pike
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-5392
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Map of Kiddie Academy Of Montgomeryville
Kiddie Academy Of Montgomeryville
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
1020 Horsham Rd
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-5437
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Lakeside School Photo
Lakeside School
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students
Alternative School
111 Chestnut Lane
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 542-7737
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North Wales KinderCare Photo
North Wales KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
425 N Sumneytown Pike
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-7009
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Map of Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center
Upper Gwynedd Child Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
500 Dickerson Rd
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 616-2610
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North Wales, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Divine Toddler Town Day Care Center
Divine Toddler Town Day Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 96 students
Daycare / Preschool
104 S Main St Unit 2
North Wales, PA 19454
(267) 613-8761
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St. Rose Of Lima School Photo
St. Rose Of Lima School
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
425 S Pennsylvania Avenue
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-8831
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North Wales, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
+14.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,191
Students
-1.5% (-18 students) 10-yr
$9,500
Avg. Tuition
-65.1% (-$17,750)
12
Avg. Class Size
-20.0% (-3 students) 10-yr
9%
Students of Color
-30.8% (-4.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.8% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (North Wales)
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,233 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearNorth Wales, PA Total Schools
20257
20248
20238
20229
202110
202010
20199
20189
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
1,191 Students
273,232 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNorth Wales, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025199126179
2024192117172
2023206123174
2022245150185
2021229147180
2020229131171
2019249138175
2018249136172
2017202152180
2016202151178
2015202146167
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% Students of Color
9%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorth Wales, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20259%27%34%
20248%27%34%
20237%26%33%
20228%26%33%
202113%25%32%
202013%25%32%
201914%25%31%
201813%25%31%
201713%25%32%
201613%25%32%
201513%25%32%
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0.47
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorth Wales, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.470.600.65
20240.430.590.65
20230.460.590.65
20220.370.590.64
20210.420.590.64
20200.420.580.64
20190.390.570.63
20180.420.570.63
20170.380.540.61
20160.380.540.61
20150.380.540.61
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# American Indian Students
10 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Wales, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%4%5%
20241%3%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%4%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
12 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Wales, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20251%5%9%
20241%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
28 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Wales, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20222%10%7%
20212%10%7%
20202%10%8%
20192%10%7%
20181%10%7%
20171%9%7%
20161%9%7%
20151%9%8%
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# White Students
808 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
68%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Wales, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202568%58%52%
202472%59%52%
202368%59%52%
202277%60%54%
202174%60%54%
202074%61%54%
201976%61%56%
201874%61%56%
201776%64%58%
201676%64%58%
201576%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 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
323 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
27%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Wales, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202527%23%26%
202423%23%26%
202328%23%25%
202217%22%25%
202120%22%25%
202020%22%24%
201917%22%24%
201821%21%23%
201719%21%22%
201619%21%22%
201519%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
75 Teachers
24,057 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorth Wales, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202516:111:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202015:112:112:1
201916:112:112:1
201820:112:112:1
201719:112:112:1
201619:112:112:1
201519:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
26%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearNorth Wales, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202526%53%55%
202426%53%54%
202326%52%54%
202226%52%54%
202126%51%54%
202026%51%54%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorth Wales, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025121515
2024151515
2023151515
2022151515
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2017151415
2016151415
2015151415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,500
$13,227
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in North Wales, PA?
The top ranked private schools in North Wales, PA is Mary Mother Of The Redeemer School.
How many private schools are located in North Wales?
8 private schools are located in North Wales.
How diverse are private schools in North Wales?
North Wales private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in North Wales go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in North Wales are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in North Wales?
25% of private schools in North Wales are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

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