For the 2025 school year, there are 56 private high schools serving 15,681 students in Philadelphia County, PA.
The top ranked private high schools in Philadelphia County, PA include St. Joseph's Preparatory School, Girard College, and Friends Select School.
The average tuition cost is $15,466, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average tuition cost of $18,490.
Top Ranked Philadelphia County Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School![Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo]( "Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1717 W. Allegheny Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
1501 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Grades: K-12
| 264 students
11201 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-1800
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
13500 Philmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-1579
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-1579
Grades: PK-12
| 878 students
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Grades: PK-10
| 352 students
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 792-6224
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 792-6224
Grades: 6-12
| 546 students
Father Judge High School
All-boys (Catholic)
3301 Solly Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-9494
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-9494
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Friends Select School
(Friends)
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Grades: PK-12
| 600 students
Germantown Friends School![Germantown Friends School Photo]( "Germantown Friends School Photo")
(Friends)
31 W Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
Grades: NS-12
| 1,157 students
HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy![HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy]( "HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy")
Special Education School
4400 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
5500 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
1000 W Lycoming St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-6900
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Mercy Career & Technical High School
Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
2900 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 226-1225
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 226-1225
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
The Mill Creek School
Special Education School
111 N 49th St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(715) 471-4900
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(715) 471-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Nazareth Academy High School
All-girls (Catholic)
4001 Grant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 637-7676
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 637-7676
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Nhs School St. Annes
Special Education School
2343 E Tucker St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 671-5126
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 671-5126
Grades: K-12
| 302 students
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf![Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo - Best of Friends]( "Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo - Best of Friends")
Special Education School
100 W School House Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
Roman Catholic High School![Roman Catholic High School Photo - Renaissance Hall Grotto]( "Roman Catholic High School Photo - Renaissance Hall Grotto")
All-boys (Catholic)
301 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-1270
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-1270
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
St. Hubert Catholic High School For Girls
All-girls (Catholic)
7320 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-6840
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-6840
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
St. Joseph's Preparatory School![St. Joseph's Preparatory School Photo - St. Joseph's Prep]( "St. Joseph's Preparatory School Photo - St. Joseph's Prep")
All-boys (Catholic)
1733 W. Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 978-1958
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 978-1958
Grades: 9-12
| 902 students
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Grades: NS-12
| 1,216 students
1736 S 10th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 465-8437
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 465-8437
Grades: 9-10
| 200 students
West Catholic Preparatory High School
(Catholic)
4501 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 386-2244
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 386-2244
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
3000 W School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Grades: PK-12
| 947 students
1141 N 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(267) 292-3573
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(267) 292-3573
Grades: PK-12
| 75 students
Anthony Wayne Academy
Alternative School
5538 B Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 297-7782
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 297-7782
Grades: 6-12
| 124 students
Bethel Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
The Bridge
Alternative School
1100 Adams Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 342-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 342-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Christ Independent Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1618 Womrath Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-5667
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-5667
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Community Council Learning Academy
Special Education School
4224 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 845-2670
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 845-2670
Grades: 2-12
| 45 students
2617 Washington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 339-5007
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 339-5007
Grades: 1-12
| 82 students
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Philadelphia County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4629 East Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 743-0715
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 743-0715
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
Annunciation Bvm School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1150 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 465-1416
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 465-1416
Grades: NS-9
| 234 students
apCalvary Temple Christian Academy (Closed 2016)
(Assembly of God)
3301 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 462-2822
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 462-2822
Grades: PK-8
| 82 students
735 E Westmoreland St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-6226
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-6226
Grades: K-9
| 156 students
3301 S 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(972) 286-4935
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(972) 286-4935
Grades: Inquire with school
| 51 students
Cecilian Academy (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
144 W. Carpenter Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 849-3252
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 849-3252
Grades: K-8
| 129 students
The Childrens Place Preschool (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
3211 Cedar Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7380
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7380
Grades: PK-K
| 136 students
City Kids Christian School (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2311 S 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-7440
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-7440
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
The City School- Spruce Hill (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
4115 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 382-7839
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 382-7839
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
De La Salle In Town (Closed 2022)
All-boys | Alternative School
25 S Van Pelt St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 496-0405
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 496-0405
Grades: NS
| 80 students
7959 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-1231
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-1231
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
517 S 57th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(267) 592-0974
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(267) 592-0974
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Good Shepherd (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
6601 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-8766
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-8766
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
7927 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 335-4323
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 335-4323
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Holy Spirit School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1845 Hartranft St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-0715
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-0715
Grades: 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
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-8930
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Lehigh Christian Academy (Closed 2011)
(Christian)
934 Alburger Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 673-3169
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 673-3169
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
Little Learners Learning Center (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
7701 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 342-6200
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 342-6200
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
Montessori Genesis II School (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
3529 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-2078
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-2078
Grades: PK-4
| 40 students
Northeast Catholic High School (Closed 2010)
All-boys (Catholic)
1842 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 831-1234
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 831-1234
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
1309 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 342-5500
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 342-5500
Grades: 8-12
| 83 students
4816 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 624-0505
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 624-0505
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
2329 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-0584
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-0584
Grades: 1-8
| 218 students
344 N Felton St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 474-4011
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 474-4011
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Our Lady Of Victory School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
230 N 54th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 747-8004
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 747-8004
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
Oxford Child Care Center (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
6901 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 745-5750
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 745-5750
Grades: K
| 28 students
4435 Almond St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-3446
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-3446
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
6525 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-3623
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-3623
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
1329 E Moyamensing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 462-4219
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 462-4219
Grades: K-9
| 212 students
405 E Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 457-3083
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 457-3083
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
St. Barnabas Episcopal School (Closed 2006)
(Episcopal)
5421 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-9670
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-9670
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
1935 Medary Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 424-8073
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 424-8073
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
174 Diamond St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 634-6588
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 634-6588
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
3636 Stanton St
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 844-4126
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 844-4126
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
St. Casimir School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
324 Wharton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 334-8407
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 334-8407
Grades: K-8
| 127 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Philadelphia County, PA?
The top ranked private high schools in Philadelphia County, PA include St. Joseph's Preparatory School, Girard College, and Friends Select School.
How many private high schools are located in Philadelphia County?
56 private high schools are located in Philadelphia County.
How much do private high schools cost in Philadelphia County?
The average tuition cost is $15,466, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $18,490.
How diverse are private high schools in Philadelphia County?
Philadelphia County private high schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Philadelphia County?
Which private high schools in Philadelphia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Philadelphia County include: West Catholic Preparatory High School vs. Sts John Neumann & Maria Garetti Catholic High School, Muhammads Islamic Academy vs. Al-aqsa Islamic School, Sts John Neumann & Maria Garetti Catholic High School vs. West Catholic Preparatory High School
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