For the 2025 school year, there are 112 private schools serving 23,284 students in Delaware County, PA (there are 116 public schools, serving 80,140 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Delaware County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Delaware County, PA include The Agnes Irwin School, The Episcopal Academy, and Valley Forge Military Academy.
The average tuition cost is $31,344, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,751.
Top Ranked Delaware County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2107 North Providence Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Grades: 1-8
| 169 students
4301 Chandler Dr
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Grades: PK-12
| 283 students
401 S Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-1670
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-1670
Grades: K-8
| 160 students
1001 Eagle Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Academy-notre Dame De Namur
All-girls (Catholic)
560 Sproul Rd
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
Grades: 6-12
| 542 students
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Grades: NS-12
| 635 students
Archbishop Carroll High School
(Catholic)
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-7610
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-7610
Grades: 9-12
| 673 students
Archbishop Prendergast High School
(Catholic)
401 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0265
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Blessed Virgin Mary School
(Catholic)
47 Macdade Blvd
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0638
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0638
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Cardinal John Foley Regional Ca
(Catholic)
300 E Eagle Rd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-4608
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-4608
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
Cardinal O'hara High School
(Catholic)
1701 S Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Davidson School
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 288 students
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Grades: NS-12
| 305 students
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
Grades: PK-12
| 900 students
Drexel Neumann Academy
(Catholic)
1901 Potter St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7358
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
The Episcopal Academy
(Episcopal)
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,250 students
Glen Mills Schools
All-boys | Alternative School
185 Glen Mills Road
Concordville, PA 19331
(610) 459-8100
Concordville, PA 19331
(610) 459-8100
Grades: PK
| 743 students
The Grayson School![The Grayson School Photo - RADNOR, Pa., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of The Grayson School are pleased to announce that the school has been granted accreditation by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) for ten years-an unprecedented term for a young school in their initial application year.]( "The Grayson School Photo - RADNOR, Pa., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of The Grayson School are pleased to announce that the school has been granted accreditation by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) for ten years-an unprecedented term for a young school in their initial application year.")
Special Program Emphasis
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Grades: NS-8
| 170 students
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
240 N Bishop Ave
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 626-1709
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 626-1709
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
Holy Family Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
3265 Concord Rd
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-0147
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-0147
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
272 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-2347
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-2347
Grades: 6-12
| 346 students
Main Line Montessori School![Main Line Montessori School Photo]( "Main Line Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
610 Conestoga Road
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-3400
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-3400
Grades: NS-K
| 28 students
Media-Providence Friends School
(Friends)
125 W. 3rd Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
401 N Lansdowne Ave 403
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-0280
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
607 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 876-7110
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 876-7110
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Notre Dame de Lourdes School
(Catholic)
990 Fairview Rd
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Our Lady Of Angels Regional
(Catholic)
2130 Franklin Ave
Morton, PA 19070
(610) 543-8350
Morton, PA 19070
(610) 543-8350
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
10 Fatima Dr
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 586-7539
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 586-7539
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Phebe Anna Thorne School
Daycare / Preschool
1029 Wyndon Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-7913
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-7913
Grades: NS-K
| 43 students
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr![Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Photo - Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls K-12, founded in 1865 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Known as SHA, the private girls' school is located in PA outside of Philadelphia with elementary, middle and upper school divisions located on one campus.]( "Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Photo - Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls K-12, founded in 1865 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Known as SHA, the private girls' school is located in PA outside of Philadelphia with elementary, middle and upper school divisions located on one campus.")
All-girls (Catholic)
480 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3915
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3915
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
St. Anastasia School
(Catholic)
3309 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
St. Andrew School
(Catholic)
535 Mason Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-5145
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
Bond And Turner Aves
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 449-5184
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 449-5184
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
St. Charles Borromeo School
(Catholic)
3407 Dennison Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 626-4687
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 626-4687
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
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Delaware County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Annunciation Bvm School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
421 Brookline Blvd
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-8430
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 446-8430
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Archbishop Ryan School For Children With Deafness (Closed 2006)
Special Education School (Catholic)
233 Mohawk Avenue
Norwood, PA 19074
(610) 586-7044
Norwood, PA 19074
(610) 586-7044
Grades: PK-8
| 33 students
1605 W 3rd St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-5066
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-5066
Grades: PK-4
| 53 students
Child Steps (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
1301 Maryland Ave
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 789-9970
Havertown, PA 19083
(610) 789-9970
Grades: PK-K
| 152 students
Christ Academy (Closed 2021)
(Episcopal)
523 Clifton Ave
Darby, PA 19023
(410) 461-1522
Darby, PA 19023
(410) 461-1522
Grades: K-11
| 23 students
Concordville KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
261 Brinton Lake Rd.
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(484) 840-1234
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(484) 840-1234
Grades: NS-PK
| 29 students
Haven Kindergarten Academy (Closed 2019)
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
800 Welsh St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1701
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1701
Grades: K
| 1 students
122 E Ridge Rd
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-0363
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-0363
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4150 Market St
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 364-2160
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 364-2160
Grades: K
| 3 students
KinderCare at Harcum College (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
750 Montgomery Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-9244
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-9244
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Lane Good Council Montessori School (Closed 2014)
Montessori School
2220 Sproul Rd
Broomall, PA 19008
(613) 591-3000
Broomall, PA 19008
(613) 591-3000
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
Lane Montessori School (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
210 S Wayne Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-9200
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-9200
Grades: PK-K
| 93 students
Lansdowne Montessori School (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
109 S Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-1676
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-1676
Grades: K
| 46 students
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
4 Rockbourne Rd
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(215) 933-2880
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(215) 933-2880
Grades: 5-12
| 62 students
Nativity Bvm School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
Gayley And Franklin Sts
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-6881
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-6881
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Our Lady Of Charity School (Closed 2025)
(Catholic)
249 Upland Rd
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 874-0410
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 874-0410
Grades: K-9
| 239 students
Our Lady Of Peace School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
200 Milmont Avenue
Folsom, PA 19033
(610) 534-0689
Folsom, PA 19033
(610) 534-0689
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
St. Alice School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
Sansom St & Hampden Road
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 352-0725
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 352-0725
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
716 Emerson Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-1113
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-1113
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
St. Gabriel Parish School (Closed 2024)
(Catholic)
20 E Cleveland Ave
Norwood, PA 19074
(610) 532-3234
Norwood, PA 19074
(610) 532-3234
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
St. George Parish School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
15 Lamont Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 583-0419
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 583-0419
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
St. Joseph School (Closed 2008)
(Catholic)
502 Woodlawn Ave
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0356
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0356
Grades: K-9
| 309 students
St. Kevin School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
200 W Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-4455
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 544-4455
Grades: K-9
| 239 students
Shiloh Development Academy (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
703 Central Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-6890
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-6890
Grades: NS-PK
| 30 students
Springton Lake Montessori School (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
4102 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-5610
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-5610
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
Ted Direnzo Montessori School (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
709 Bartram Avenue
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0452
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-0452
Grades: PK-K
| 35 students
Woodlyn Christian School (Closed 2013)
(Christian)
Macdade Blvd & School Ln
Woodlyn, PA 19094
(610) 833-2253
Woodlyn, PA 19094
(610) 833-2253
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Delaware County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Delaware County, PA include The Agnes Irwin School, The Episcopal Academy, and Valley Forge Military Academy.
How many private schools are located in Delaware County?
112 private schools are located in Delaware County.
How much do private schools cost in Delaware County?
The average tuition cost is $31,344, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,751.
How diverse are private schools in Delaware County?
Delaware County private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Delaware County go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Delaware County are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Delaware County?
Which private schools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Delaware County include: Archbishop Carroll High School vs. Cardinal O'hara High School, Sonshine Christian Academy vs. Holy Child Academy, Cardinal O'hara High School vs. Archbishop Carroll High School
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