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Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Photo - Our Lower School students run into our beautiful McCausland building each morning excited to see their teachers and classmates. Our students feel at home here, and they learn how to take risks in our nurturing setting where making mistakes is embraced as part of the learning journey. Lower School students have tremendous resources available to them throughout our campus and in the neighboring Wissahickon woods, providing a variety of activities to hone their developing skills. Our single-sex environments allow children to learn who they are without the pressures of gender stereotypes and foster relationships that last a lifetime. Our faculty understand the enormous potential of these moments and are always on the lookout for ways to build on a student's curiosity and help their passions come alive.
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy

Best Chestnut Hill Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,395 students in the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Chestnut Hill include Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and The Crefeld School.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.

Top-Ranked Chestnut Hill Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Crefeld School
The Crefeld School Photo - Biology Class
(5)
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Photo - Our Lower School students run into our beautiful McCausland building each morning excited to see their teachers and classmates. Our students feel at home here, and they learn how to take risks in our nurturing setting where making mistakes is embraced as part of the learning journey. Lower School students have tremendous resources available to them throughout our campus and in the neighboring Wissahickon woods, providing a variety of activities to hone their developing skills. Our single-sex environments allow children to learn who they are without the pressures of gender stereotypes and foster relationships that last a lifetime. Our faculty understand the enormous potential of these moments and are always on the lookout for ways to build on a student's curiosity and help their passions come alive.
(5)
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Gr: NS-12 | 1,224 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jewish Children's Folkshul
Alternative School
8000 Cherokee St
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 248-1550
Gr: K-12 | 82 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA include Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and The Crefeld School.
How many private high schools are located in the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia?
3 private high schools are located in the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.

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