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Pennsylvania Private Preschools Belonging to State or regional independent school association

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 2,956 students in Pennsylvania.

The average acceptance rate is 64%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.

33% of private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Other).

The private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania include Shady Side Academy Country Day School, Wyndcroft School, and St. Joseph St. Robert School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania?

The private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania include Shady Side Academy Country Day School, Wyndcroft School, and St. Joseph St. Robert 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).

Pennsylvania Private Preschools Belonging to State or regional independent school association Trends

12

Private Schools

2,956

Students

$33,032

Avg. Tuition

30%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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