Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Photo - Situated on a 62-acre campus in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, the school prides itself on preparing students to lead lives characterized by thoughtfulness, integrity, and a passion to effect positive change. SCH Academy is the product of a 2011 merger between Springside School and Chestnut Hill Academy and combines nearly 300 years of academic excellence. Learn more at www.sch.org.

Top 20 Best Philadelphia Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 126 private preschools serving 25,712 students in Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked private preschools in Philadelphia, PA include Greene Street Friends School, Friends Select School, and Germantown Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $14,299, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average tuition cost of $12,677.
61% of private preschools in Philadelphia, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Philadelphia Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Peter The Apostle School
St. Peter The Apostle School Photo - PK 3 and 4 year olds enjoy activities together!
(Catholic)
(2)
1009 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-5958
Grades: PK-8
| 222 students
St. Peter's School
St. Peter's School Photo
(4)
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Grades: NS-8
| 151 students
All Saints Episcopal School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
9601 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 637-8788
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
Blessed Trinity Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
13500 Philmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-1579
Grades: PK-12
| 878 students
Candace Wegner
(Assembly of God)
3501 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
Cedar Grove Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Grades: PK-10
| 352 students
Christ The King Elementary School
(Catholic)
3205 Chesterfield Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 632-1375
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
Corinthian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Grades: PK-5
| 44 students
The Depaul Catholic School
(Catholic)
44 W Logan St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 842-1266
Grades: PK-8
| 261 students
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory
Special Education School
3975 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(800) 221-6827
Grades: NS
| 73 students
Epiphany Of Our Lord School
(Catholic)
1248 Jackson St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 467-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Frankford Friends School
Frankford Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(1)
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Friends Select School
(Friends)
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Grades: PK-12
| 600 students
Germantown Friends School
Germantown Friends School Photo
(Friends)
31 W Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
Grades: NS-12
| 1,157 students
Gesu School
(Catholic)
1700 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
Grades: PK-8
| 431 students
Greene Street Friends School
Greene Street Friends School Photo - Middle School, grades 5-8, is marked by a rigorous academic program that recognizes that every child is unique and special. Students participate in many hands-on individual and group projects that promote curiosity and understanding. Students are well prepared for the top high schools, both public and private, in the area.
(Friends)
(4)
5511 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Hunting Park Christian Academy
Hunting Park Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
4400 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-8002
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
815 E Cathedral Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-2029
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Maternity Bvm School
(Catholic)
9322 Old Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 673-0235
Grades: PK-8
| 566 students
Mt. Airy Christian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God in Christ)
6401 Ogontz Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 276-2990
Grades: PK-K
| 18 students
Nativity Bvm Elementary School
(Catholic)
2541 E Madison Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-8761
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Norwood-fontbonne Academy
Norwood-fontbonne Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
Grades: PK-8
| 366 students
Our Lady Of Calvary School
(Catholic)
11023 Kipling Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-1648
Grades: PK-8
| 813 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes
(Catholic)
63rd And Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 473-1669
Grades: NS-8
| 232 students
17 E Chestnut Hill Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-1060
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
617 North 43rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-3626
Grades: NS-8
| 226 students
1008 North 48th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-5828
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Overbrook Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
6376 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 877-8945
Grades: PK-K
| 116 students
Overbrook School For The Blind
Overbrook School For The Blind Photo
Special Education School
6333 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 877-0313
Grades: PK
| 217 students
Peaks Little Angels Ii
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
5223 Baltimore Avenue 25
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 747-8666
Grades: K
| 32 students
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo - Best of Friends
Special Education School
100 W School House Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
2501 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 545-5323
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
256 Geiger Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 673-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4629 East Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 743-0715
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
1150 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 465-1416
Grades: NS-9
| 234 students
3301 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 462-2822
Grades: PK-8
| 82 students
735 E Westmoreland St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-6226
Grades: K-9
| 156 students
3301 S 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(972) 286-4935
Grades: Inquire with school
| 51 students
144 W. Carpenter Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 849-3252
Grades: K-8
| 129 students
3211 Cedar Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7380
Grades: PK-K
| 136 students
City Kids Christian School (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2311 S 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-7440
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
4115 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 382-7839
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
De La Salle In Town (Closed 2022)
All-boys | Alternative School
25 S Van Pelt St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 496-0405
Grades: NS
| 80 students
7959 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-1231
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
517 S 57th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(267) 592-0974
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
6601 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-8766
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
7927 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 335-4323
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
1845 Hartranft St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-0715
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
311 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-8930
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
934 Alburger Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 673-3169
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
7701 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 342-6200
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
3529 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-2078
Grades: PK-4
| 40 students
1842 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 831-1234
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
1309 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 342-5500
Grades: 8-12
| 83 students
4816 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 624-0505
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
2329 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-0584
Grades: 1-8
| 218 students
344 N Felton St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 474-4011
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
230 N 54th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 747-8004
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
6901 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 745-5750
Grades: K
| 28 students
4435 Almond St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-3446
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
6525 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-3623
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
1329 E Moyamensing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 462-4219
Grades: K-9
| 212 students
405 E Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 457-3083
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
5421 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-9670
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
1935 Medary Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 424-8073
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
174 Diamond St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 634-6588
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
3636 Stanton St
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 844-4126
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
324 Wharton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 334-8407
Grades: K-8
| 127 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked private preschools in Philadelphia, PA include Greene Street Friends School, Friends Select School, and Germantown Friends School.
How many private preschools are located in Philadelphia?
126 private preschools are located in Philadelphia.
How much do private preschools cost in Philadelphia?
The average tuition cost is $14,299, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,677.
How diverse are private preschools in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia private preschools are approximately 49% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Philadelphia?
61% of private preschools in Philadelphia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Philadelphia are often viewed compared to one another?

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