For the 2026 school year, there are 1,156 private schools belonging to membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The most popular school membership associations are National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (28% of schools), National Association for the Education of Young Children (15% of schools) and Other school association(s) (15% of schools).
Top-Ranked Pennsylvania Private Schools by Membership Association (2026)
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# Schools
# Students
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