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Best Pennsylvania Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1,368 religiously affiliated private schools serving 206,956 students in Pennsylvania (61% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $9,753, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $13,227.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (31% of schools), Amish (21% of schools) and Christian (14% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 1368
  • # Students Served: 206,956

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 1368
  • # Students Served: 206,956

Top Ranked Pennsylvania Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Amish
289
7,357
39%
Assembly of God
10
1,471
27%
Baptist
68
5,494
26%
Brethren
11
604
14%
Calvinist
3
460
14%
Catholic
429
122,912
24%
Christian
196
29,349
28%
Church of Christ
1
150
-
Church of God
4
216
31%
Church of God in Christ
2
51
100%
Church of the Nazarene
7
511
16%
Episcopal
12
2,137
38%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
7
674
49%
Friends
27
7,282
28%
Greek Orthodox
1
122
-
Islamic
11
1,003
66%
Jewish
44
6,859
8%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
11
1,236
19%
Mennonite
149
9,978
14%
Methodist
20
1,985
8%
Other
33
5,028
21%
Other Lutheran
2
223
-
Pentecostal
5
311
54%
Presbyterian
8
780
18%
Seventh Day Adventist
18
763
77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Pennsylvania include Coventry Christian Schools, Abington Friends School, and The Christian Academy.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Pennsylvania?
1,368 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $9,753, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $13,227.

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