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Best Pennsylvania Private Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 53 private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 6,397 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Pennsylvania include St. Joseph School, Bishop Hafey Junior/Senior High School, and The Grayson School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
28% of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 53

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 53

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Pennsylvania (2026-27)

Map of Academy-notre Dame De Namur
Academy-notre Dame De Namur
Gr: 6-12 | 542 students
All-girls (Catholic)
560 Sproul Rd
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
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Map of Bishop Hafey Junior/Senior High School
Bishop Hafey Junior/Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students
Catholic
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
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Map of Caskey Torah Academy Of Greater Philadelphia
Caskey Torah Academy Of Greater Philadelphia
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
Jewish
742 Argyle Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-7870
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Dickinson College Children's Center Photo
Dickinson College Children's Center
Gr: K | 12 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Daycare / Preschool
28 Garland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
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Map of Garretts Way
Garretts Way
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
Daycare / Preschool
395 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7690
(1)
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The Grayson School Photo
The Grayson School
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
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Holy Cross Regional Catholic School Photo
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
701 Locust Street
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-9434
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Map of Linville Hill Christian School
Linville Hill Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Christian
295 S Kinzer Rd
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 442-4447
(1)
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Map of Notre Dame de Lourdes School
Notre Dame de Lourdes School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
990 Fairview Rd
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
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Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5
Special Education School
100 W School House Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
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Map of St. Bernard School
St. Bernard School
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students
Catholic
401 Washington Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 341-5444
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St. Joseph School Photo
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2945 Kingston Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 755-1797
(5)
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Map of St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
731 Patrick Ln
Newry, PA 16665
(814) 695-3819
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Vincentian Academy Photo
Vincentian Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students
Catholic
8100 Mcknight Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(502) 348-1515
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Map of Allegheny Campus Child Development Center
Allegheny Campus Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
808 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 237-6512
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Map of Anchor Christian Academy
Anchor Christian Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 6124
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
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Map of Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School
Carnegie Mellon Univ Children's School
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool
Mmc 17 Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-2199
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Map of Carol Leone Childcare & Development Center
Carol Leone Childcare & Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool
551 Thorn Run Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-1638
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Map of The Childrens Garden Early Education Center
The Childrens Garden Early Education Center
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
61 Kunkle Dr
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 258-0500
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Map of Creative Adventures Learning Center, Inc.
Creative Adventures Learning Center, Inc.
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Daycare / Preschool
469 Colt Drive
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 864-1004
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Pennsylvania include St. Joseph School, Bishop Hafey Junior/Senior High School, and The Grayson School.
How many private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Pennsylvania?
53 private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
28% of private schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
53
Private Schools
6,397
Students
$17,218
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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