Greene Towne Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–1
Smaller classes than 61% of Montessori schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade37 students6 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
Jubilee School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 74% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade36 students6 students per teacher
The Mill Creek School
Special education school · Grades 7–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade32 students6 students per teacher
Revolution School
Alternative school · Grades 9–11
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade27 students5 students per teacher
Vocatio Career Prep High School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
One of 24 Christian schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade26 students13 students per teacher
Clarke Pennsylvania
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 64% of special education schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade25 students4 students per teacher
The Bridge Way School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade24 students7 students per teacher
Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade23 students8 students per teacher
Adelaide Educational Center
Pentecostal school · Grades Pre-K–6
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade22 students7 students per teacher
Quadrat Academy
Montessori school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 88% of Montessori schools nationwide
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade20 students4 students per teacher
The Gan
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 74% of preschools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade20 students5 students per teacher
Our House Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 78% of preschools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade16 students4 students per teacher
Sophia Academy
Special education school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 62% of special education schools nationwide
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade15 students4 students per teacher
Legacy Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–7
Smaller classes than 83% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade11 students6 students per teacher
All Saints Episcopal School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade10 students10 students per teacher
Chesterbrook Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade8 students8 students per teacher
Little City Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 91% of preschools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade8 students2 students per teacher
Small World Discovery Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 95% of preschools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade8 students1 students per teacher
Clementine Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 94% of preschools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade7 students1 students per teacher
Mt. Airy Christian Day School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade7 students7 students per teacher
Overbrook Preschool and Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 74% of preschools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade5 students5 students per teacher
Shaare Shamayim Preschool and Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 74% of preschools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade5 students5 students per teacher
Kids World Christian Edu Center
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 97% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade3 students2 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.