The average private school acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 87% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Pennsylvania is The Church Farm School, with an acceptance rate of 20%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 20%
75%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 57%
Most Selective Private Schools in Pennsylvania (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Church Farm School![The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus.]( "The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus.")
All-boys (Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 9-12
1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 1-12
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: 9-12
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Grades: PK-12
3000 W School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Rank: #66.
George School![George School Photo]( "George School Photo")
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 34%
Grades: 9-12
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: NS-12
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
5511 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: K-8
4637 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-8589
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-8589
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-12
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 51%
Grades: PK-12
450 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: PK-12
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
The Concept School![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]( "The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, \"Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways\" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
699 N Pleasantview Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Rank: #1717.
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Grades: PK-12
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Rank: #1818.
MMI Preparatory School![MMI Preparatory School Photo - MMI Preparatory School Campus]( "MMI Preparatory School Photo - MMI Preparatory School Campus")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Grades: 6-12
154 Centre St
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 636-1108
Rank: #1919.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 7-12
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Rank: #2020.
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Grades: PK-12
575 Washington Ln
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
Rank: #2121.
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Grades: PK-6
2025 Harts Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-1231
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-1231
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-8
5684 York Road
Lahaska, PA 18931
(215) 794-7491
Lahaska, PA 18931
(215) 794-7491
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
First Love Christian Academy![First Love Christian Academy Photo - electrical engineering]( "First Love Christian Academy Photo - electrical engineering")
All-boys (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 10-12
150 Sunset Blvd
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-3547
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-3547
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Phebe Anna Thorne School
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-K
1029 Wyndon Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-7913
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-7913
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
1395 Bridgeton Hill Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
(610) 982-5606
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
(610) 982-5606
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
St. Gregorys Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
Rr 8 Box 8214
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8112
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8112
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-8
One Library Place
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 896-6701
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 896-6701
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
Rank: #2929.
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: NS-12
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Rank: #3030.
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: 9-12
1000 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 941-7737
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 941-7737
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
676 Lincoln Highway
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 736-2391
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 736-2391
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Leadership Christian Academy![Leadership Christian Academy Photo - The LCA middle school welcomed our "resident engineer," Paul Matters, for a special day of hands-on learning. Lights, glasses & experimentation!]( "Leadership Christian Academy Photo - The LCA middle school welcomed our \"resident engineer,\" Paul Matters, for a special day of hands-on learning. Lights, glasses & experimentation!")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
5900 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
New Life Christian Day School
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
205 Avenue G
Matamoras, PA 18336
(570) 491-2676
Matamoras, PA 18336
(570) 491-2676
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
1450 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2225
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2225
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
100 W. Ridge Ave, Suite C
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pennsylvania average private schools acceptance rate?
The Pennsylvania average private schools acceptance rate is 87% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania include The Church Farm School, Girard College and Mercersburg Academy.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Pennsylvania?
The most selective private high school in Pennsylvania is The Church Farm School, with an acceptance rate of 20%. The most selective private elementary school is Girard College, with an acceptance rate of 20%.
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