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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 5,701 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Pennsylvania include Wyoming Seminary Upper School, Westtown School, and Girard College.
The average acceptance rate is 48%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
14% of private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Top Ranked Private Elementary 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
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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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
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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Pennsylvania include Wyoming Seminary Upper School, Westtown School, and Girard College.
How many private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Pennsylvania?
7 private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
14% of private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).
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Private Schools
5,701
Students
$45,335
Avg. Tuition
43%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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