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Best Philadelphia Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 221 private schools serving 42,288 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 Girard College, Greene Street Friends School, and Frankford Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $14,489, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,833.
67% of private schools in Philadelphia, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Philadelphia Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Crefeld School
The Crefeld School Photo - Middle School Science
(5)
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 13 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: 22 students Sports: 4 | 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
Sophia Academy
Sophia Academy Photo - Field Trip to the Natural History Museum
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 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
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) 792-6224
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Corinthian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students Tuition listed
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
1939 S. 58th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-6858
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 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: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 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)
5511 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Holy Innocents Area Catholic Continuation School
(Catholic)
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
All Saints Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
4629 East Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 743-0715
Gr: K-8 | 189 students
Annunciation Bvm School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1150 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 465-1416
Gr: NS-9 | 234 students
apCalvary Temple Christian Academy (Closed 2016)
(Assembly of God)
3301 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 462-2822
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Ascension Of Our Lord School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
735 E Westmoreland St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-6226
Gr: K-9 | 156 students
Calvary Temple Christian Academy (Closed 2024)
(Baptist)
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
Cecilian Academy (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
144 W. Carpenter Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 849-3252
Gr: K-8 | 129 students
The Childrens Place Preschool (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
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
The City School- Spruce Hill (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
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
Delaware Valley High School-northeast (Closed 2010)
7959 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-1231
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students
Faith Connection Christian Academy (Closed 2013)
(Christian)
517 S 57th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(267) 592-0974
Gr: K-12 | 132 students
Good Shepherd (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
6601 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-8766
Gr: K-8 | 207 students
Holmesburg Christian Academy (Closed 2025)
(Baptist)
7927 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 335-4323
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Holy Spirit School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1845 Hartranft St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-0715
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Jw Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School (Closed 2023)
All-girls (Catholic)
311 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-8930
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition listed
Lehigh Christian Academy (Closed 2011)
(Christian)
934 Alburger Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 673-3169
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Little Learners Learning Center (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
7701 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 342-6200
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Montessori Genesis II School (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
3529 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-2078
Gr: PK-4 | 40 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Northeast Catholic High School (Closed 2010)
All-boys (Catholic)
1842 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 831-1234
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students
Northeast Preparatory School (Closed 2006)
1309 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 342-5500
Gr: 8-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Consolation School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
4816 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 624-0505
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
2329 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-0584
Gr: 1-8 | 218 students
Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
344 N Felton St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 474-4011
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Our Lady Of Victory School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
230 N 54th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 747-8004
Gr: K-8 | 197 students
Oxford Child Care Center (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
6901 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 745-5750
Gr: K | 28 students
Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
4435 Almond St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-3446
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Project Learn School (Closed 2025)
6525 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-3623
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Of Jesus Elementary School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1329 E Moyamensing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 462-4219
Gr: K-9 | 212 students
St. Ambrose Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
405 E Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 457-3083
Gr: K-8 | 210 students
St. Barnabas Episcopal School (Closed 2006)
(Episcopal)
5421 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-9670
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students
St. Benedict Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1935 Medary Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 424-8073
Gr: K-8 | 173 students
St. Boniface Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
174 Diamond St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 634-6588
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
St. Bridget Elementary School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
3636 Stanton St
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 844-4126
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
St. Casimir School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
324 Wharton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 334-8407
Gr: K-8 | 127 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Philadelphia, PA include Girard College, Greene Street Friends School, and Frankford Friends School.
How many private schools are located in Philadelphia?
221 private schools are located in Philadelphia.
How much do private schools cost in Philadelphia?
The average tuition cost is $14,489, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,833.
How diverse are private schools in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia private schools are approximately 51% 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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