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Best 19121 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 953 students in 19121, PA (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,745 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in 19121, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in 19121, PA include Girard College and Gesu School.
The average acceptance rate is 54%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
57% of private schools in 19121, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked 19121 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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(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
3033 W. Glenwood Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 235-0461
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
2222 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 236-6744
Gr: K-5 | 8 students
Muhammads Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
(2)
2600 Cecil B Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 235-2333
Gr: 1-11 | 44 students
Revolution School
Alternative School
3033 W Glenwood Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 631-3697
Gr: 9-11 | 19 students
White Dove Performing Arts Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Church of God)
2510 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 236-7195
Gr: PK-5 | 8 students Tuition listed
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19121, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2534 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 235-0353
Gr: K-8 | 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 19121, PA?
The top ranked private schools in 19121, PA include Girard College and Gesu School.
How many private schools are located in 19121?
7 private schools are located in 19121.
How diverse are private schools in 19121?
19121 private schools are approximately 99% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in 19121 go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in 19121 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 19121?
57% of private schools in 19121 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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