Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
B-Overall grade334 students27 students per teacher
Private schools in Philadelphia, PA
119 private schools in Philadelphia, PA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 49Christian schools 27Jewish day schools 4Montessori schools 7Independent schools 16High schools 35Preschools 11Special education schools 7
Resurrection Regional Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade315 students21 students per teacher
Nazareth Academy High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall gradeAll girls305 students8 students per teacher
St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 48 Catholic schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
B-Overall grade292 students16 students per teacher
St. Jerome School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade291 students14 students per teacher
Visitation BVM School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
B-Overall grade285 students22 students per teacher
St. Pio Catholic Regional School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2015–16
Philadelphia, PA
B-Overall grade277 students16 students per teacher
St. Christopher School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade274 students17 students per teacher
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade273 students8 students per teacher
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade273 students8 students per teacher
Cedar Grove Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–11
The largest Christian school in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade272 students14 students per teacher
Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 48 Catholic schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade260 students14 students per teacher
St. Mary Interparochial School
Parish school · Grades K–8
One of 48 Catholic schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade259 students15 students per teacher
Liguori Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade257 students10 students per teacher
The Depaul Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
B-Overall grade246 students16 students per teacher
St. Dominic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade242 students17 students per teacher
St. Anselm Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade225 students14 students per teacher
Holy Innocents Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 48 Catholic schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade218 students17 students per teacher
St. Athanasius School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 48 Catholic schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
B-Overall grade212 students20 students per teacher
St. Raymond of Penafort School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
B-Overall grade210 students21 students per teacher
Nazareth Academy Grade School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 1–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade199 students13 students per teacher
Independence Mission Schools
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 48 Catholic schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
B-Overall grade197 students20 students per teacher
St. Malachy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade195 students11 students per teacher
International Christian High School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
One of 24 Christian schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade185 students13 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Philadelphia, PA
How many private schools are in Philadelphia, PA?
119 private schools in Philadelphia, PA, with about 24,488 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Philadelphia, PA?
The most common are Catholic schools (49), Christian schools (27), independent schools (16), Montessori schools (7).
Are there private high schools in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes: 35 private schools in Philadelphia, PA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Philadelphia, PA offer pre-K?
69 private schools in Philadelphia, PA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Philadelphia, PA have?
The average school has 11.2 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Philadelphia, PA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.