Holmesburg Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade101 students14 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
Faith Tabernacle School
Independent school · Grades 1–12
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
B-Overall grade96 students9 students per teacher
Y.A.L.E. School of Philadelphia
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Growing: enrollment up 78% since 2017–18
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade89 students6 students per teacher
The Crefeld School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
The smallest classes of any independent school in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade88 students4 students per teacher
St. James School
Episcopal school · Grades 4–8
Growing: enrollment up 89% since 2013–14
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade87 students12 students per teacher
Logan Hope School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2011–12
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade84 students8 students per teacher
63rd St. Multicultural Acad of Academic Excellence
Islamic school · Grades K–12
The largest private school in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade83 students17 students per teacher
Anthony Wayne Academy
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
One of 20 independent schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade83 students9 students per teacher
The Islamic Education School -Ties
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any private school in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade79 students6 students per teacher
Smart Center Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade75 students6 students per teacher
Oak Lane Schools
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade71 students7 students per teacher
HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Special education school · Grades 3–8
Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade68 students7 students per teacher
Quba Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies
Islamic school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade68 students9 students per teacher
Bethel Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade64 students7 students per teacher
Prodigy Learning Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade61 students10 students per teacher
Northeast Central Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade57 students7 students per teacher
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School
Baptist school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade55 students7 students per teacher
New Medina Learning Institute
Islamic school · Grades K–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade53 students6 students per teacher
CB Community Schools
Alternative school · Grades 9–12
One of 20 independent schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade50 students8 students per teacher
Hope Partnership for Education
Independent school · Grades 5–8
Smaller classes than 70% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade50 students6 students per teacher
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School
Baptist school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 64% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade48 students7 students per teacher
Philadelphia Free School
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 20 independent schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade44 students11 students per teacher
Philly Agile Learning Community School
Religious school · Ungraded
One of 5 private schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
43 students11 students per teacher
Roxborough Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade39 students6 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.