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Best Center City Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 1,413 students in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked private high schools in Center City include Friends Select School and Roman Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private high schools in Center City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Top Ranked Center City Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Roman Catholic High School
Roman Catholic High School Photo - Renaissance Hall Grotto
All-boys (Catholic)
301 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-1270
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA include Friends Select School and Roman Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia?
2 private high schools are located in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia?
100% of private high schools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

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