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Best Pennsylvania Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 7,201 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Pennsylvania include Mercersburg Academy, The Hill School, and Shady Side Academy.
The average tuition cost is $51,691, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $13,227.
25% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Pennsylvania (2026-27)

Milton Hershey School Photo
Milton Hershey School
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 46
Alternative School
1201 Homestead Ln
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
(2)
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Westtown School Photo
Westtown School
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 61
Friends
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
(10)
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The Phelps School Photo
The Phelps School
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys
583 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
(11)
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The Church Farm School Photo
The Church Farm School
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys (Episcopal)
1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
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Girard College Photo
Girard College
Gr: 1-12 | 392 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
(2)
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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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The Hill School Photo
The Hill School
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 16
860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-1000
(2)
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The Kiski School Photo
The Kiski School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
1888 Brett Ln
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
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Mercersburg Academy Photo
Mercersburg Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 25
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
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Shady Side Academy Photo
Shady Side Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,221 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 58
423 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3179
(3)
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Wyoming Seminary Upper School Photo
Wyoming Seminary Upper School
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 48
201 N Sprague Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2100
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Map of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students
Catholic
728 Ben Franklin Hwy
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-7500
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Pennsylvania include Mercersburg Academy, The Hill School, and Shady Side Academy.
How many private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Pennsylvania?
12 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $51,691, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $13,227.
How diverse are private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
25% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
12
Private Schools
7,201
Students
$51,691
Avg. Tuition
43%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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