Girard College
Independent school · Grades 1–8
Smaller classes than 87% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade183 students5 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
Frankford Friends School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 53% since 2011–12
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade174 students13 students per teacher
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade173 students6 students per teacher
Green Tree School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
The largest special education school in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
B-Overall grade170 students7 students per teacher
St. Martha Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade170 students16 students per teacher
St. Peter the Apostle School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade168 students11 students per teacher
First Century Gospel School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–10
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
B-Overall grade162 students14 students per teacher
Red Lion Elementary School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2011–12
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade155 students13 students per teacher
Christ the King Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade154 students15 students per teacher
Mother of Divine Grace Interparochial
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade141 students16 students per teacher
St. Francis Xavier School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade133 students9 students per teacher
Faith Connection Christian Acad
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
One of 24 Christian schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
B-Overall grade128 students16 students per teacher
Faith Connection Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2019–20
Philadelphia, PA
B-Overall grade128 students16 students per teacher
Hunting Park Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade128 students12 students per teacher
Olney Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 117% since 2013–14
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade128 students13 students per teacher
Hope Church School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 67% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade123 students8 students per teacher
St. Peters School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade121 students6 students per teacher
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
One of 24 Christian schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade117 students9 students per teacher
St. Laurentius School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade117 students9 students per teacher
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade116 students4 students per teacher
St. Laurentius School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade115 students9 students per teacher
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall gradeAll boys105 students23 students per teacher
Community Partnership School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2011–12
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade102 students8 students per teacher
City School at Fairmount
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 24 Christian schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade101 students10 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.