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Kimberton Waldorf School
Phoenixville KinderCare
Charlestown Playhouse Inc.

Phoenixville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 685 students in Phoenixville, PA, 12% of all K-12 students in Phoenixville, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
17% of private schools in Phoenixville, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Phoenixville Private Schools (2026-27)

Kimberton Waldorf School Photo
Kimberton Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
410 W Seven Stars Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-3635
(5)
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Charlestown Playhouse Inc. Photo
Charlestown Playhouse Inc.
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
2478 Charlestown Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-2762
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Map of Holy Family School
Holy Family School
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Catholic
221 3rd Ave
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-7562
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Map of Cottage Seven Academy
Cottage Seven Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 42 students
Special Education School
1191 Hares Hill Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(484) 925-0254
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Phoenixville KinderCare Photo
Phoenixville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
331 Schuylkill Rd.
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 983-3626
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Map of Vfkh Montessori School
Vfkh Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 26 students
Montessori School
865 Main St
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 489-5757
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Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bright Horizons At Collegeville
Bright Horizons At Collegeville
Gr: K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1075 Egypt Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 935-3220
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Chesterbrook Academy Photo
Chesterbrook Academy
Gr: 1-5 | 85 students
711 Hollow Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 719-0240
(1)
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Phoenixville, PA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
685
Students
$9,318
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Phoenixville)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
685 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
18%
27%
0.47
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
16 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
472 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
70%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
132 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
20%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
80 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,318
$13,229
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
46%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Phoenixville, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Phoenixville, PA include Holy Family School, Charlestown Playhouse Inc., and Kimberton Waldorf School.
How many private schools are located in Phoenixville?
6 private schools are located in Phoenixville.
How diverse are private schools in Phoenixville?
Phoenixville private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Phoenixville go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Phoenixville are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Phoenixville?
17% of private schools in Phoenixville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Phoenixville are often viewed compared to one another?

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