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Best 19121 Pennsylvania Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 934 students in 19121, PA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in 19121, PA include Girard College and Gesu School.
The average acceptance rate is 54%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private elementary schools in 19121, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

Top Ranked 19121 Pennsylvania Private Elementary 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
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 19121 Pennsylvania

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 elementary schools in 19121, PA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in 19121, PA include Girard College and Gesu School.
How many private elementary schools are located in 19121?
6 private elementary schools are located in 19121.
How diverse are private elementary schools in 19121?
19121 private elementary schools are approximately 99% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 19121?
67% of private elementary schools in 19121 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

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