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Center City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,277 students in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked private schools in Center City include Roman Catholic High School, The Philadelphia School, and Friends Select School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
57% of private schools in Center City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Center City Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Friends Select School
Friends Select School
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students
Friends
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
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Map of The Philadelphia School
The Philadelphia School
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
2501 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 545-5323
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Roman Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students
All-boys (Catholic)
301 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-1270
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Clementine Montessori
Gr: NS | 51 students
Montessori School
2000 Hamilton St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 717-1572
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Greene Towne Montessori School
Gr: NS-3 | 167 students
Montessori School
55 N. 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-6368
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Holy Redeemer School
Gr: K-8 | 148 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
915 Vine St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-0999
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Map of St. Katherine Day School
St. Katherine Day School
Gr: Inquire with school | 68 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
222 N 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(610) 660-3958
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA include Roman Catholic High School, The Philadelphia School, and Friends Select School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia?
7 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia?
57% of private schools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

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