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Best Pennsylvania Private Preschools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 2,937 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania include Moravian Academy Upper School, Friends Select School, and Shady Side Academy Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 54%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

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

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
Avg. class size: 15 students
Friends
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
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Map of Moravian Academy Upper School
Moravian Academy Upper School
Gr: PK-12 | 848 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 18
4313 Green Pond Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 332-5200
(1)
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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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Map of St. Joseph St. Robert School
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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Map of Agh Center For Children
Agh Center For Children
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
621 E North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 231-0250
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Map of Albright Early Learning Center
Albright Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool
3040 Kutztown Rd
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-9324
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Map of The Caring Center
The Caring Center
Gr: K | 19 students
Daycare / Preschool
3101 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-8245
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania include Moravian Academy Upper School, Friends Select School, and Shady Side Academy Country Day School.
How many private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Pennsylvania?
12 private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
33% of private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Other).
12
Private Schools
2,937
Students
$33,032
Avg. Tuition
30%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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