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Upper Darby Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 491 students in Upper Darby, PA, 13% of all K-12 students in Upper Darby, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
25% of private schools in Upper Darby, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Upper Darby Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Laurence School
St. Laurence School
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
8245 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-2670
(1)
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Map of 9107 Little Friends Academy Inc
9107 Little Friends Academy Inc
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
9107 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 446-7171
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Map of Fairy Tale Academy
Fairy Tale Academy
Gr: PK-K | 148 students
Alternative School
8002 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-3060
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Map of Smart Center Academy
Smart Center Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 80 students
139 Maplewood Ave Uppr
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(215) 227-2700
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Upper Darby, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Alice School
St. Alice School
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Catholic
Sansom St & Hampden Road
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 352-0725
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Upper Darby, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
491
Students
-5.8% (-30 students) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
96%
Students of Color
+39.1% (+27.0 pp) 10-yr
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-4.8% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Upper Darby)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,237 Schools
# Students
491 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearUpper Darby, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025123126179
2024123117172
2023164123174
2022163150185
2021163147180
2020163131171
2019174138175
2018121136172
2017177152180
2016231151178
2015174146167
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% Students of Color
96%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearUpper Darby, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202596%27%34%
202496%27%34%
202394%26%33%
202274%26%33%
202174%25%32%
202074%25%32%
201964%25%31%
201866%25%31%
201768%25%32%
201668%25%32%
201569%25%32%
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0.62
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearUpper Darby, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.620.600.65
20240.620.590.65
20230.570.590.65
20220.760.590.64
20210.760.590.64
20200.760.580.64
20190.710.570.63
20180.720.570.63
20170.720.540.61
20160.760.540.61
20150.770.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearUpper Darby, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20254%4%5%
20244%3%5%
20234%4%5%
202213%4%4%
202113%4%4%
202013%3%4%
201917%3%4%
201817%4%4%
201717%3%4%
201615%3%4%
201513%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
29 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearUpper Darby, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20256%5%9%
20246%5%9%
20234%4%9%
20225%4%8%
20215%4%9%
20205%4%9%
20198%4%8%
20187%4%8%
20177%3%8%
20166%3%8%
20156%4%8%
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# Black Students
201 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
41%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearUpper Darby, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202541%10%7%
202441%10%7%
202332%10%8%
202227%10%7%
202127%10%7%
202027%10%8%
201938%10%7%
201838%10%7%
201738%9%7%
201632%9%7%
201529%9%8%
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# White Students
14 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
3%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearUpper Darby, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%58%52%
20243%59%52%
20232%59%52%
202225%60%54%
202125%60%54%
202025%61%54%
201934%61%56%
201833%61%56%
201734%64%58%
201629%64%58%
201526%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
227 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
46%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearUpper Darby, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202546%23%26%
202446%23%26%
202358%23%25%
202230%22%25%
202130%22%25%
202030%22%24%
20192%22%24%
20185%21%23%
20174%21%22%
201618%21%22%
201526%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearUpper Darby, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202520:111:111:1
202420:112:111:1
202327:112:111:1
202218:112:111:1
202118:112:111:1
202018:112:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201619:112:112:1
201521:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearUpper Darby, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025201515
2024201515
2023201515
2022201515
2021201415
2020201415
2019201415
2018201415
2017201415
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Upper Darby, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Upper Darby, PA is St. Laurence School.
How many private schools are located in Upper Darby?
4 private schools are located in Upper Darby.
What percentage of students in Upper Darby go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Upper Darby are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Upper Darby?
25% of private schools in Upper Darby are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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