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Pennsylvania Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 4,301 students in Pennsylvania.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
53% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania include Friends Select School, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, and Moravian Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 19

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania (2026-27)

Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School Photo
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 34
Catholic
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
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Map of French International School Of Philadelphia
French International School Of Philadelphia
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students
150 N Highland Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
(1)
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Map of Friends Select School
Friends Select School
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students
Friends
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
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Grier School Photo
Grier School
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
All-girls
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
(1)
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Moravian Academy Photo
Moravian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 867 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 18
4313 Green Pond Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 332-5200
(1)
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Pace School
Gr: 1-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
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Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5
Special Education School
100 W School House Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
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St. Anne School Photo
St. Anne School
Gr: K-8 | 309 students
Catholic
375 Hickory St
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 868-4182
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St. Joseph St. Robert School
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Catholic
850 Euclid Ave
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-5100
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Shady Side Academy Country Day School Photo
Shady Side Academy Country Day School
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
620 Squaw Run Road East
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3000
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Map of Twin Spring Farm Day School
Twin Spring Farm Day School
Gr: PK-2 | 200 students
1632 E Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2665
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Map of Wyndcroft School
Wyndcroft School
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
1395 Wilson Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-0544
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Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
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Map of Evergreen Community School
Evergreen Community School
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Grace Ave
Cresco, PA 18326
(570) 595-6355
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Map of New Life Youth & Family Services
New Life Youth & Family Services
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Alternative School (Christian)
585 Freeman School Rd
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 287-7884
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Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Gr: K-8 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
3221 Santee Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6570
(2)
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Map of Pocono Adventist Christian School
Pocono Adventist Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2085 W Main St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-5577
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Map of Victory Baptist Academy
Victory Baptist Academy
Gr: 2-11 | 12 students
Baptist
56 Abby Rd
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 743-0770
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Map of West Chester Christian School
West Chester Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 147 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1237 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania include Friends Select School, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, and Moravian Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Pennsylvania?
19 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
53% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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Private Schools
4,301
Students
$28,589
Avg. Tuition
28%
Students of Color
9:1
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