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Largest Pennsylvania Private Schools

Name: Pennsylvania Average Students Per School Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school in Pennsylvania has 127 students (2026-27).

The largest private school in Pennsylvania is Milton Hershey School, with 2,189 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 2,143
Top 20 Range (Students): 839–2,189
PA School Avg.: 126
National School Avg.: 175

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 2,143
Top 20 Range (Students): 839–2,189
PA School Avg.: 126
National School Avg.: 175

Pennsylvania Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-16.6%) (-25 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Pennsylvania (PA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	179	126	▲ +9	▲ +7.7%
2024	172	117	▼ -6	▼ -4.9%
2023	174	123	▼ -27	▼ -18.0%
2022	185	150	▲ +3	▲ +2.0%
2021	180	147	▲ +16	▲ +12.2%
2020	171	131	▼ -7	▼ -5.1%
2019	175	138	▲ +2	▲ +1.5%
2018	172	136	▼ -16	▼ -10.5%
2017	180	152	▲ +1	▲ +0.7%
2016	178	151	▲ +5	▲ +3.4%
2015	167	146	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Pennsylvania (students range: 839–2,189, avg 126)

School Size Range: 715 2,189 Avg. School Size: 961

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average private schools student size?

The Pennsylvania average private schools student size is 127 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the largest student size in Pennsylvania?

The top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania include Milton Hershey School, Veritas Scholars Academy and Archbishop Prendergast High School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in Pennsylvania?

The private high school with the largest student size in Pennsylvania is Milton Hershey School, with a value of 2189. The private elementary school with the largest student size is Milton Hershey School, with a value of 2189.

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