Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Photo - Our Lower School students run into our beautiful McCausland building each morning excited to see their teachers and classmates. Our students feel at home here, and they learn how to take risks in our nurturing setting where making mistakes is embraced as part of the learning journey. Lower School students have tremendous resources available to them throughout our campus and in the neighboring Wissahickon woods, providing a variety of activities to hone their developing skills. Our single-sex environments allow children to learn who they are without the pressures of gender stereotypes and foster relationships that last a lifetime. Our faculty understand the enormous potential of these moments and are always on the lookout for ways to build on a student's curiosity and help their passions come alive.

Best Philadelphia Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 215 private schools serving 42,427 students in Philadelphia, PA (there are 303 public schools, serving 178,683 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Philadelphia, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Philadelphia, PA include Friends Select School, Greene Street Friends School, and Frankford Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $14,266, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,799.
67% of private schools in Philadelphia, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Philadelphia Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Crefeld School
The Crefeld School Photo - Biology Class
(5)
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo
(Catholic)
1717 W. Allegheny Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter The Apostle School
St. Peter The Apostle School Photo - PK 3 and 4 year olds enjoy activities together!
(Catholic)
(2)
1009 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-5958
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter's School
St. Peter's School Photo
(4)
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Gr: NS-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2601 North 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 232-5410
Gr: 5-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Al-aqsa Islamic School
(Islamic)
(2)
1501 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Gr: K-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
All Saints Episcopal School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
9601 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 637-8788
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Archbishop Ryan High School
(Catholic)
(1)
11201 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 804 students Tuition listed
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
Blessed Trinity Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
13500 Philmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-1579
Gr: PK-12 | 878 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Candace Wegner
(Assembly of God)
3501 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedar Grove Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Gr: PK-10 | 352 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Village Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
125 N 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 931-0190
Gr: NS-K | 338 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Christ The King Elementary School
(Catholic)
3205 Chesterfield Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 632-1375
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
The City School - Poplar Campus (6-12)
The City School - Poplar Campus (6-12) Photo - We are The City School
(Christian)
(1)
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Depaul Catholic School
(Catholic)
44 W Logan St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 842-1266
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory
Special Education School
3975 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(800) 221-6827
Gr: NS | 73 students
Epiphany Of Our Lord School
(Catholic)
1248 Jackson St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 467-5385
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Father Judge High School
All-boys (Catholic)
3301 Solly Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-9494
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Sports: 14
Frankford Friends School
Frankford Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(1)
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends Select School
(Friends)
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Germantown Friends School
Germantown Friends School Photo
(Friends)
31 W Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
Gr: NS-12 | 1,157 student Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 74 Tuition listed
Gesu School
(Catholic)
1700 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Girard College
Girard College Photo - Founder's Hall
(2)
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Gr: 1-12 | 319 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greene Street Friends School
Greene Street Friends School Photo - Middle School, grades 5-8, is marked by a rigorous academic program that recognizes that every child is unique and special. Students participate in many hands-on individual and group projects that promote curiosity and understanding. Students are well prepared for the top high schools, both public and private, in the area.
(Friends)
(4)
20 W. Armat Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Gr: NS-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greene Towne Montessori School
Greene Towne Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(4)
55 N. 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-6368
Gr: NS-3 | 201 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy
HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy
Special Education School
4400 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross Catholic School
(Catholic)
144 E Mount Airy Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Hunting Park Christian Academy
Hunting Park Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
4400 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-8002
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
815 E Cathedral Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-2029
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate listed
International Christian High School
International Christian High School Photo - International Christian High School Graduation at Cairn University.
(Christian)
(5)
5500 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Liguori Academy
Liguori Academy Photo
2343 E. Tucker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 571-1952
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Little Flower Catholic High School For Girls
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
1000 W Lycoming St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students
Maternity Bvm School
(Catholic)
9322 Old Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 673-0235
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6376 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 877-8945
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4629 East Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 743-0715
Gr: K-8 | 189 students
1150 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 465-1416
Gr: NS-9 | 234 students
3301 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 462-2822
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 15 students
735 E Westmoreland St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-6226
Gr: K-9 | 156 students
The Bridge (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1100 Adams Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 342-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
3301 S 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(972) 286-4935
Gr: Inquire with school | 51 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
144 W. Carpenter Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 849-3252
Gr: K-8 | 129 students
2534 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 235-0353
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
3211 Cedar Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7380
Gr: PK-K | 136 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
City Kids Christian School (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2311 S 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-7440
Gr: PK-K | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students
4115 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 382-7839
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Tuition listed
De La Salle In Town (Closed 2022)
All-boys | Alternative School
25 S Van Pelt St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 496-0405
Gr: NS | 80 students
7959 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-1231
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students
1311 Chancellor St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-5060
Gr: 8-12 | 58 students
517 S 57th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(267) 592-0974
Gr: K-12 | 132 students
6601 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-8766
Gr: K-8 | 207 students
4500 N 10th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 329-8859
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students
Hickman Temple Daycare & Learning Center (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool (African Methodist Episcopal)
5001 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 476-5340
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
7927 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 335-4323
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
1845 Hartranft St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-0715
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
5044 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 758-5418
Gr: NS-6 | 5 students
311 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-8930
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition listed
934 Alburger Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 673-3169
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
7701 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 342-6200
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
3529 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-2078
Gr: PK-4 | 40 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1842 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 831-1234
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students
1309 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 342-5500
Gr: 8-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
4816 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 624-0505
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
2329 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-0584
Gr: 1-8 | 218 students
344 N Felton St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 474-4011
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
230 N 54th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 747-8004
Gr: K-8 | 197 students
6901 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 745-5750
Gr: K | 28 students
5223 Baltimore Avenue 25
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 747-8666
Gr: K | 32 students
4435 Almond St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-3446
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
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Overview

This Town (Philadelphia)
This State (PA)
# Schools
214 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
42,427 Students
273,898 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3,109 Teachers
23,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1274
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,266
$14,799
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,718
$1,785
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,909
$6,284
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$93.44 million
$56.22 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.60
# American Indian Students
27 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,163 Students
9,515 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3,495 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
11,200 Students
27,502 Students
% Black Students
26%
10%
# White Students
16,776 Students
160,033 Students
% White Students
39%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
39 Students
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
9,332 Students
64,185 Students
% of Others Students
22%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Philadelphia, PA include Friends Select School, Greene Street Friends School, and Frankford Friends School.
How many private schools are located in Philadelphia?
215 private schools are located in Philadelphia.
How much do private schools cost in Philadelphia?
The average tuition cost is $14,266, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,799.
How diverse are private schools in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Philadelphia go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Philadelphia are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Philadelphia?
67% of private schools in Philadelphia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Philadelphia are often viewed compared to one another?

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