For the 2025-26 school year, there are 27 private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 4,759 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Pennsylvania include Academy-notre Dame De Namur, The Grayson School, and St. Joseph School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in Pennsylvania (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy-notre Dame De Namur
All-girls (Catholic)
560 Sproul Rd
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
Gr: 6-12 | 542 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Hafey Junior/Senior High School
(Catholic)
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students
742 Argyle Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-7870
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-7870
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
The Grayson School![The Grayson School Photo - RADNOR, Pa., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of The Grayson School are pleased to announce that the school has been granted accreditation by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) for ten years-an unprecedented term for a young school in their initial application year.]( "The Grayson School Photo - RADNOR, Pa., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of The Grayson School are pleased to announce that the school has been granted accreditation by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) for ten years-an unprecedented term for a young school in their initial application year.")
Special Program Emphasis
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School![Holy Cross Regional Catholic School Photo - Holy Cross Regional Catholic School]( "Holy Cross Regional Catholic School Photo - Holy Cross Regional Catholic School")
(Catholic)
701 Locust Street
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-9434
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-9434
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
295 S Kinzer Rd
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 442-4447
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 442-4447
Gr: K-12 | 408 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
Notre Dame de Lourdes School
(Catholic)
990 Fairview Rd
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
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Special Education School
100 W School House Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5
St. Bernard School
(Catholic)
401 Washington Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 341-5444
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 341-5444
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students
2945 Kingston Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 755-1797
York, PA 17402
(717) 755-1797
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
731 Patrick Ln
Newry, PA 16665
(814) 695-3819
Newry, PA 16665
(814) 695-3819
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anchor Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 6124
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
Lancaster, PA 17607
(717) 340-2230
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students
Atg Learning Academy
Special Education School
Po Box 742
Warrington, PA 18976
(267) 803-1751
Warrington, PA 18976
(267) 803-1751
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
Crossroads Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
832 Easton Rd
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-8647
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-8647
Gr: PK-1 | 30 students
Easter Seals Western And Central Pa
Special Education School
Six Pkwy Center 875 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 281-7244
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 281-7244
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
The Grayson School
Special Program Emphasis
211 Matsonford Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 428-3241
Broomall, PA 19008
(484) 428-3241
Gr: PK-10 | 100 students
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Alternative School
103 High Pointe Dr
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 779-3600
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 779-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
Lancaster County Christian School-west Lampeter
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
651 Lampeter Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 556-0711
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Tuition listed
Martin Luther School
Special Education School
512 West Township Line Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-4440
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 825-4440
Gr: 1-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 12 students
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
Opportunities School
Special Education School
700 Lancaster Ave Ste 2
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 898-9110
Reading, PA 19607
(610) 898-9110
Gr: 3-8 | 11 students
Tot Spot Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
555 Second Ave
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 831-5474
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 831-5474
Gr: PK-1 | 24 students
Vfkh Montessori School
Montessori School
188 W Ridge Pike
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 489-5757
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 489-5757
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students
201 S Winebiddle St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 441-5792
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 441-5792
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
White Dove Performing Arts Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Church of God)
2510 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 236-7195
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 236-7195
Gr: PK-5 | 8 students Tuition listed
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