Westtown School Photo - The Westtown School campus includes 600 acres of land, a 14-acre lake with a beach and boathouse, and an arboretum and natural forest.

Best West Chester Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 812 students in West Chester, PA.
The top-ranked private high school in West Chester, PA is Westtown School.
The average acceptance rate is 53%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private high schools in West Chester, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

Top-Ranked West Chester Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Westtown School
Westtown School Photo - The Westtown School campus includes 600 acres of land, a 14-acre lake with a beach and boathouse, and an arboretum and natural forest.
(Friends)
(10)
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 665 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Chester Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
1237 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Sports: 3
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West Chester, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
325 N 5 Points Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-5984
Gr: PK-K | 4 students
1154 West Chester Pike, Ste A
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 431-2237
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students
West Chester Nazarene Christian School (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
424 S Darlington St
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 692-7272
Gr: NS-PK | 27 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
826 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 431-4465
Gr: 3-7 | 5 students

Overview

This Town (West Chester)
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
812 Students
118,922 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
117 Teachers
12,740 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
58%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$46,750
$19,133
Average % on Financial Aid
49%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$39,159
$8,846
Average Acceptance Rate
53%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$140 million
$59.22 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
190 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
5,195 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
6,176 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
45 Students
13,377 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
460 Students
77,591 Students
% White Students
69%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
100 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
89 Students
16,136 Students
% of Others Students
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
61 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in West Chester, PA?
The top-ranked private high schools in West Chester, PA is Westtown School.
How many private high schools are located in West Chester?
2 private high schools are located in West Chester.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in West Chester?
100% of private high schools in West Chester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

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