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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 87% per year (2024-25).

The most selective school in Pennsylvania is Girard College, with an acceptance rate of 20%.

The Crefeld School Photo - Two Upper School Students on a beautiful day in Crefeld's field

Grace Academy Photo - Children love to climb up the "Mountain Climber" in our playground!

St. Peter The Apostle School Photo - PK 3 and 4 year olds enjoy activities together!

Plumstead Christian School Photo - Middle and Upper School - 6th-12th Grade

Center School Photo - STEM is a strong focus at Center School. From reverse engineering, to building a little library, there is always some exciting coming from the STEM group.

Westtown School Photo - The Westtown School campus includes 600 acres of land, a 14-acre lake with a beach and boathouse, and an arboretum and natural forest.

Lancaster Mennonite School Photo - Lancaster Mennonite School is a private school for PreK-12th grade in Lancaster, PA providing a Christ-centered education.

Girard College Photo - Field trips take advantage of the numerous and varied museums and historic sites in Philadelphia. These first graders are sketching at PAFA (Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts).

Friends Central School Photo - Friends' Central School is an independent, coeducational, Quaker, college-preparatory day school for Nursery through grade 12 students. Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, Pa., Friends' Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of students. Since 1845, Friends' Central has been educating for excellence, inspiring tomorrow's leaders, honoring each individual, and encouraging students to peacefully transform the world.

Greene Street Friends School Photo - Middle School, grades 5-8, is marked by a rigorous academic program that recognizes that every child is unique and special. Students participate in many hands-on individual and group projects that promote curiosity and understanding. Students are well prepared for the top high schools, both public and private, in the area.

The Haverford School Photo - Haverford's visual arts program includes 10 dedicated art studios and a design and engineering studio. Students experiment with 3D printing and other new media.

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.

Frankford Friends School Photo - Our students are confident explorers who are curious about the world.

Acceptance Rate Range: 20% 80% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average private elementary schools acceptance rate?

The Pennsylvania average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 87% for 2024-25.

What are the most selective private elementary schools in Pennsylvania?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Pennsylvania include Girard College, St. Peter's School and William Penn Charter School.

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