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Best 19138 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 553 students in 19138, PA (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,336 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in 19138, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in 19138, PA is St. Athanasius School.
60% of private schools in 19138, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 19138 Pennsylvania Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Athanasius School
St. Athanasius School
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Catholic
7105 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
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Map of Adelaide Educational Center
Adelaide Educational Center
Gr: K-5 | 15 students
Christian
6100 N 21st St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 844-5000
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Map of Corinthian Christian Academy
Corinthian Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Baptist
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
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Map of Excelsior School Philadelphia
Excelsior School Philadelphia
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
2106 Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
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Map of Green Tree School & Services
Green Tree School & Services
Gr: NS-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 19138, PA?
The top ranked private schools in 19138, PA is St. Athanasius School.
How many private schools are located in 19138?
5 private schools are located in 19138.
How diverse are private schools in 19138?
19138 private schools are approximately 98% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in 19138 go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in 19138 are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 19138?
60% of private schools in 19138 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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