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Best North Philadelphia Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 44 private schools serving 9,689 students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked private schools in North Philadelphia include Prodigy Learning Center, Girard College, and Mt. Airy Christian Day School.
The average tuition cost is $10,094, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
77% of private schools in North Philadelphia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked North Philadelphia Private Schools (2026-27)

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
1717 W. Allegheny Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
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Hope Partnership For Education
Gr: 5-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
2601 North 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 232-5410
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Candace Wegner
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Assembly of God
3501 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
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The City School - Poplar Campus (6-12)
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
(1)
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Gesu School
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1700 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
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Girard College
Gr: 1-12 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 13
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
(2)
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Holy Innocents Area Catholic Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
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Hunting Park Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4400 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-8002
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Liguori Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
2343 E. Tucker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 571-1952
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Little Flower Catholic High School For Girls
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students
All-girls (Catholic)
1000 W Lycoming St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-6900
(1)
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Mercy Career & Technical High School
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
2900 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 226-1225
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Mt. Airy Christian Day School
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God in Christ)
6401 Ogontz Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 276-2990
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Nativity Bvm Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
2541 E Madison Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-8761
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Nhs School St. Annes
Gr: K-12 | 302 students
Special Education School
2343 E Tucker St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 671-5126
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Our Lady Of Port Richmond Regional School
Gr: K-8 | 278 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
3233 E Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-1920
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Prodigy Learning Center
Gr: K-6 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
3345 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 228-7678
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St. Athanasius School
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Catholic
7105 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
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St. Francis Xavier School
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Catholic
641 N 24th St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-6564
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St. George Independent Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Catholic
2700 E Venango St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 634-8803
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St. Joseph's Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-boys (Catholic)
1733 W. Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 978-1958
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA include Prodigy Learning Center, Girard College, and Mt. Airy Christian Day School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
44 private schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
How much do private schools cost in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
The average tuition cost is $10,094, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia private schools are approximately 72% 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 North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
77% of private schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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