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University City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,294 students in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked private schools in University City include St. Francis De Sales School, West Catholic Preparatory High School, and HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
56% of private schools in University City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked University City Private Schools (2026-27)

HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo
HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
4400 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
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St. Francis De Sales School
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students
Catholic
917 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-1749
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Map of West Catholic Preparatory High School
West Catholic Preparatory High School
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
4501 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 386-2244
(1)
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Map of Beulah Baptist Christian Day School
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School
Gr: K-8 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
5001 Spruce St 21
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 747-3347
(1)
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Map of Crusaders For Christ Christian Academy
Crusaders For Christ Christian Academy
Gr: K-9 | 83 students
Pentecostal
1201 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
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Map of The Islamic Education School -ties
The Islamic Education School -ties
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Islamic
4431 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-5230
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Jubilee School
Gr: K-6 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1
4211 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-7592
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Philadelphia Free School
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
Specialized Curriculum
4950 Springfield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 218-9586
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Tots Yearn To Learn Ii
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Montessori School
5124 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 474-9025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia, PA include St. Francis De Sales School, West Catholic Preparatory High School, and HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia?
9 private schools are located in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia private schools are approximately 90% 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 University City, Philadelphia?
56% of private schools in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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