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Largest Pennsylvania Private Elementary Schools

Name: Pennsylvania Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in Pennsylvania has 141 students (2026-27).

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 1,461
Top 20 Range (Students): 715–2,189
PA School Avg.: 139
National School Avg.: 197

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 1,461
Top 20 Range (Students): 715–2,189
PA School Avg.: 139
National School Avg.: 197

Pennsylvania Average Students Per School (Trends)

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

Total Growth: (-20.1%) (-35 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Pennsylvania (PA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	139	▲ +13	▲ +10.3%
2024	192	126	▼ -6	▼ -4.5%
2023	193	132	▼ -43	▼ -24.6%
2022	205	175	▲ +4	▲ +2.3%
2021	201	171	▲ +27	▲ +18.8%
2020	188	144	▼ -9	▼ -5.9%
2019	193	153	▲ +2	▲ +1.3%
2018	190	151	▼ -23	▼ -13.2%
2017	199	174	— 0	— 0.0%
2016	196	174	▲ +10	▲ +6.1%
2015	183	164	—	—

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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: 715–2,189, avg 139)

School Size Range: 602 2,189 Avg. School Size: 863

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average private elementary schools student size?

The Pennsylvania average private elementary schools student size is 141 for 2026-27.

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

The top ranked private elementary schools in Pennsylvania include Milton Hershey School, Veritas Scholars Academy and The Episcopal Academy.

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