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Pennsylvania Private Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: Pennsylvania Average Tuition Cost Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,234 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $12,046 per year and the private high school average is $17,932 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Catalyst Christian School, with a tuition of $1,145.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 515
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,145–$2,500
PA School Avg.: $13,257
National School Avg.: $11,232

Quick Facts (26-27)

# PA Schools Ranked: 515
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,145–$2,500
PA School Avg.: $13,257
National School Avg.: $11,232

Pennsylvania Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +24.9% (+$2,983 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Pennsylvania (PA) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$14,956	▲ +$445	▲ +3.1%
2024	$14,622	$14,511	▲ +$422	▲ +3.0%
2023	$14,057	$14,089	▲ +$357	▲ +2.6%
2022	$13,504	$13,732	▲ +$152	▲ +1.1%
2021	$13,232	$13,580	▲ +$383	▲ +2.9%
2020	$12,915	$13,197	▲ +$166	▲ +1.3%
2019	$12,656	$13,031	▲ +$301	▲ +2.4%
2018	$12,363	$12,730	▲ +$315	▲ +2.5%
2017	$12,049	$12,415	▲ +$442	▲ +3.7%
2016	$11,633	$11,973	▲ +$636	▲ +5.6%
2015	$11,174	$11,337	—	—

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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 (tuition range: $1,145–$2,500, avg $13,257)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,145 $2,950 Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,256

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average private schools tuition?

The Pennsylvania average private schools tuition is $13,234 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Pennsylvania?

The top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania include Catalyst Christian School, Faith Country Chapel Preschool & Kindergarten and Chinatown Learning Center.

What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Pennsylvania?

The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Pennsylvania is Catalyst Christian School, with a tuition of $1145. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Catalyst Christian School, with a tuition of $1145.

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