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Best Pennsylvania Private Preschools Belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 61 private preschools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) serving 23,621 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) in Pennsylvania include Germantown Friends School, Germantown Academy, and The Haverford School.
The average tuition cost is $25,547, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average tuition cost of $12,673.
39% of private preschools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 61

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 61

Top Ranked Private Preschools 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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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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Newtown Friends School Photo
Newtown Friends School
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 13
Friends
1450 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2225
(10)
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St. Peter's School Photo
St. Peter's School
Gr: NS-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
(4)
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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 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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Map of Ancillae-assumpta Academy
Ancillae-assumpta Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
2025 Church Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 885-1636
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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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Map of Community Day School
Community Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Jewish
6424 Forward Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-1100
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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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Erie Day School Photo
Erie Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9
1372 W 6th St
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 452-4273
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Frankford Friends School Photo
Frankford Friends School
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Friends
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
(1)
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Friends School Haverford Photo
Friends School Haverford
Gr: NS-3 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 19
Friends
851 Buck Lane
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-2334
(8)
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Map of Friends' Central Lower School
Friends' Central Lower School
Gr: NS-5 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Friends
228 Old Gulph Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-7575
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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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The Gladwyne Montessori School Photo
The Gladwyne Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
920 Youngsford Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 649-1761
(10)
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) in Pennsylvania include Germantown Friends School, Germantown Academy, and The Haverford School.
How many private preschools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) are located in Pennsylvania?
61 private preschools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private preschools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $25,547, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,673.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private preschools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
39% of private preschools belonging to Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).
61
Private Schools
23,621
Students
$25,547
Avg. Tuition
28%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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