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Largest Pennsylvania Private High Schools

The average private high school in Pennsylvania has 175 students (2026-27).

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

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 680
Top 20 Range (Students): 819–2,189
PA School Avg.: 173
National School Avg.: 243

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 680
Top 20 Range (Students): 819–2,189
PA School Avg.: 173
National School Avg.: 243

Pennsylvania Average Students Per School (Trends)

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Year	Pennsylvania (PA) avg
2025	173
2024	163
2023	176
2022	192
2021	187
2020	171
2019	183
2018	181
2017	205
2016	205
2015	194

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Show school map — Pennsylvania (students range: 819–2,189, avg 173)

School Size Range: 674 2,189 Avg. School Size: 938

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average private high schools student size?

The Pennsylvania average private high schools student size is 175 for 2026-27.

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

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

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