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Upper Darby Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Upper Darby Private Schools (2026-27)

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

4
Private Schools
491
Students
20
Avg. Class Size
96%
Students of Color
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Upper Darby)
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
491 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
96%
27%
0.62
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
201 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
41%
10%
# White Students
14 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
3%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
227 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
46%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
24 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

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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