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Pennsylvania Private High Schools Belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 56 private high schools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) serving 24,887 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) in Pennsylvania include The Haverford School, George School, and Mercersburg Academy.
The average tuition cost is $41,055, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private high school average tuition cost of $19,575.
43% of private high schools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 56

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 56

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) in Pennsylvania (2026-27)

Abington Friends School Photo
Abington Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
Friends
575 Washington Ln
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
(3)
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AIM Academy Photo
AIM Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 397 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 19
Special Education School
1200 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
(5)
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The Crefeld School Photo
The Crefeld School
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
(5)
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Delaware Valley Friends School Photo
Delaware Valley Friends School
Gr: 1-12 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 29
Special Education School (Friends)
19 E Central Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
(11)
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Germantown Academy Photo
Germantown Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,225 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 29
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
(5)
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Kimberton Waldorf School Photo
Kimberton Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
410 W Seven Stars Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-3635
(5)
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Milton Hershey School Photo
Milton Hershey School
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 46
Alternative School
1201 Homestead Ln
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
(2)
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Westtown School Photo
Westtown School
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 61
Friends
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
(10)
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The Phelps School Photo
The Phelps School
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys
583 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
(11)
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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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The Agnes Irwin School Photo
The Agnes Irwin School
Gr: NS-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
(3)
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Aquinas Academy Photo
Aquinas Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 537 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
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The Baldwin School Photo
The Baldwin School
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
701 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2700
(2)
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The Church Farm School Photo
The Church Farm School
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys (Episcopal)
1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
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Devon Preparatory School Photo
Devon Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-boys (Catholic)
363 N. Valley Forge Road
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 688-7337
(3)
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The Ellis School Photo
The Ellis School
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10
All-girls
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
(18)
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George School Photo
George School
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 22
Friends
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
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Germantown Friends School Photo
Germantown Friends School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,157 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 74
Friends
31 W Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
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Girard College Photo
Girard College
Gr: 1-12 | 392 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
(2)
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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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Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-girls (Catholic)
1345 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
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Harrisburg Academy Photo
Harrisburg Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
(6)
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The Haverford School Photo
The Haverford School
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-boys
450 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
(1)
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Map of Holy Ghost Prep
Holy Ghost Prep
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students
Sports: 16
All-boys (Catholic)
2429 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 639-2102
(1)
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Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Photo
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
272 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-2347
(11)
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The Janus School Photo
The Janus School
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
205 Lefever Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-0025
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The Kiski School Photo
The Kiski School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
1888 Brett Ln
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
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Lancaster Country Day School Photo
Lancaster Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 568 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
725 Hamilton Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
(1)
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Linden Hall Photo
Linden Hall
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
212 E Main St
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
(3)
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Malvern Preparatory School Photo
Malvern Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18
All-boys (Catholic)
418 S. Warren Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-1100
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Mercersburg Academy Photo
Mercersburg Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 25
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
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Merion Mercy Academy Photo
Merion Mercy Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 50
All-girls (Catholic)
511 Montgomery Ave
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 664-6655
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MMI Preparatory School Photo
MMI Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
154 Centre St
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
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Mount St. Joseph Academy Photo
Mount St. Joseph Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students
All-girls (Catholic)
120 W Wissahickon Avenue
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-3177
(1)
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Perkiomen School Photo
Perkiomen School
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 17
200 Seminary Street
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(215) 679-9511
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) in Pennsylvania include The Haverford School, George School, and Mercersburg Academy.
How many private high schools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) are located in Pennsylvania?
56 private high schools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private high schools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $41,055, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $19,575.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private high schools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
43% of private high schools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
56
Private Schools
24,887
Students
$41,055
Avg. Tuition
30%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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