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The Pen Ryn School

The Pen Ryn School is a unique private school that functions with mutual respect, support, and enthusiasm in a nurturing atmosphere. Parents, teachers, administrators, and alumni strive to build an educational home.
Students can then grow with loving care, and gain self-respect and confidence.
The Pen Ryn School family will nurture students in a safe, caring environment, where the curriculum considers individual needs and encourages the pursuit of educational excellence at each student's potential, empower each student with essential skills necessary to become an independent critical thinker and life-long learner, and encourage respect for oneself and others, while contributing to the community as a productive and responsible citizen.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,000
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Pen Ryn School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
mild learning differences
Year Founded
1910
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
261 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
The Pen Ryn School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
polo shirt and solid color pants, skirts, or shorts.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $13,123 for full day PreK to $14,175 for K-4th grade, to $15,225 for middle school.
Admissions Director
Leigh Reed
Application URL

Sports

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Pen Ryn School cost?
The Pen Ryn School's tuition is approximately $14,000 for private students.
What schools are The Pen Ryn School often compared to?
The Pen Ryn School is often viewed alongside schools like Newtown Friends School by visitors of our site.
What sports does The Pen Ryn School offer?
The Pen Ryn School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is The Pen Ryn School's ranking?
The Pen Ryn School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Pen Ryn School?
The application deadline for The Pen Ryn School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

View the The Pen Ryn School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2025 (Friday)
School Closed - Winter Break
December 22, 2025 (Monday)
School Closed - Winter Break
December 23, 2025 (Tuesday)

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (12 reviews)
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We've been at Pen Ryn for 7 years now and have two kids enrolled. The kids love the school and my wife and I love the small classes and caring teachers. Highly recommended affordable private school in Bucks!
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Pen Ryn School offers everything that we could possibly want for our children. I am very happy so far with everything they have done for us.
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We've been sending our kids to Pen Ryn School for around 8 years now and we are so happy with everything they have done for us and our children.
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Sending our kids to The Pen Ryn School is the absolute best decision we could have made. The experience they have here is amazing. I could not ask for anything better.
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It is easy to see that the teachers and staff genuinely care about the students here at The Pen Ryn School. I would highly recommend the school to anyone I know with children.
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Pen Ryn School is a facility where you know that the teachers really take the time and effort to know and understand your children. Whenever you reach out to them for questions to be answered, etc. they are more than pleased to help you get them answered.
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The Pen Ryn School is an excellent school that provides a great learning environment for all students.
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I have known Pen RYn for over 30 years and they have an excellent reputation in the community.
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Very happy that my children go here. They are always bringing home projects that they are doing and the way that they talk about them and explain them to me, I can tell that they are learning! Very proud of them.
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I really love how caring and helpful the staff it. They give the individual attention to the children that they deserve. I am very thankful!
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This school is awesome! It has fun activites and lots of fun events. I a am student here and Ithink the small calsses and kind and helping teachers are the best part of this school.
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Both my children have been at the Pen Ryn School for 2 years now. My 5th and 6th grader both love the school along with their teachers. I''m thrilled with their academic curriculum as a parent.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,000
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bucks County, PA is $14,425 for elementary schools and $24,478 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bucks County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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