Best Springfield Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,446 students in Springfield, PA (there are 5 public schools, serving 4,405 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Springfield, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Springfield, PA include Holy Cross School, Cardinal O'hara High School, and St. Francis Of Assisi School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private schools in Springfield, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Springfield Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cardinal O'hara High School
(Catholic)
1701 S Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 829 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
240 N Bishop Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 626-1709
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
112 Saxer Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 543-0546
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Little Friends Child Care & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
433 E Woodland Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 328-0227
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
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Springfield, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
200 W Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-4455
Gr: K-9 | 239 students

Overview

This Town (Springfield)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,446 Students
273,838 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
74 Teachers
24,056 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,813
$14,761
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
350 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
98 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
12,735 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
264 Students
27,419 Students
% Black Students
19%
10%
# White Students
852 Students
159,795 Students
% White Students
60%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
164 Students
64,808 Students
% of Others Students
12%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Springfield, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Springfield, PA include Holy Cross School, Cardinal O'hara High School, and St. Francis Of Assisi School.
How many private schools are located in Springfield?
4 private schools are located in Springfield.
What percentage of students in Springfield go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Springfield are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Springfield?
75% of private schools in Springfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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