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Swarthmore Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 324 students in Swarthmore, PA, 26% of all K-12 students in Swarthmore, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
50% of private schools in Swarthmore, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Swarthmore Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Notre Dame de Lourdes School
Notre Dame de Lourdes School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
990 Fairview Rd
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
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Map of Geoge Crothers Memorial School
Geoge Crothers Memorial School
Gr: Inquire with school | 120 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
401 Rutgers Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-5955
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Swarthmore, PA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
324
Students
$38,000
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
55%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Swarthmore)
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
324 Students
273,337 Students
% Students of Color
55%
27%
0.65
0.60
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
47 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
39%
10%
# White Students
53 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
44%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
3 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
3%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,000
$13,234
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Swarthmore, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Swarthmore, PA is Notre Dame de Lourdes School.
How many private schools are located in Swarthmore?
2 private schools are located in Swarthmore.
What percentage of students in Swarthmore go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Swarthmore are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Swarthmore?
50% of private schools in Swarthmore are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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