For the 2026 school year, there are 20 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 4,429 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania include Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, Moravian Academy Upper School, and Shady Side Academy Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 53%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top-Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School![Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups]( "Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo - Students Working in Groups")
(Catholic)
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
150 N Highland Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Tuition listed
Friends Select School
(Friends)
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4313 Green Pond Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 332-5200
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 332-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 848 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pace School![Pace School Photo]( "Pace School Photo")
Special Education School
2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf![Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo - Best of Friends]( "Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo - Best of Friends")
Special Education School
100 W School House Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5
St. Joseph St. Robert School
(Catholic)
850 Euclid Ave
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-5100
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-5100
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
620 Squaw Run Road East
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3000
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1395 Wilson Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-0544
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-0544
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Grace Ave
Cresco, PA 18326
(570) 595-6355
Cresco, PA 18326
(570) 595-6355
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Moravian Academy Middle School![Moravian Academy Middle School Photo - The Devey Building on Moravian Academy's Church Street Campus.]( "Moravian Academy Middle School Photo - The Devey Building on Moravian Academy's Church Street Campus.")
(Brethren)
11 W Market St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-6677
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-6677
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students
New Life Youth & Family Services
Alternative School (Christian)
585 Freeman School Rd
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 287-7884
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 287-7884
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 4 students
3221 Santee Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6570
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6570
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Pocono Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2085 W Main St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-5577
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-5577
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
1237 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Sports: 3
Recent Articles
Free Private Schools & Voucher Programs in 2025
Updated guide to free private schools and school voucher programs, 2025 policies, costs, equity issues, and how families access tuition support.
Social Emotional Learning 2025: Policy, Practice and Outcomes
Updated 2025 review of social emotional learning in schools, research outcomes, key trends, challenges and future paths for parents and educators.
Private School Admissions for Siblings: Costs and Timing
Learn how private school admissions for siblings affect costs, discounts, and timing strategies for families planning multiple enrollments.
