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%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 20%
80%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 63%
Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 1-12
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Grades: PK-12
3000 W School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: NS-12
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
5511 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: K-8
4637 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-8589
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-8589
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 51%
Grades: PK-12
450 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: PK-12
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
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: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
699 N Pleasantview Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Grades: PK-12
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 7-12
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Rank: #1717.
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Grades: PK-12
575 Washington Ln
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
Rank: #1818.
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Grades: PK-6
2025 Harts Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-1231
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-1231
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-8
5684 York Road
Lahaska, PA 18931
(215) 794-7491
Lahaska, PA 18931
(215) 794-7491
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
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: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-8
One Library Place
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 896-6701
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 896-6701
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
Rank: #2323.
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: NS-12
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
676 Lincoln Highway
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 736-2391
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 736-2391
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
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: #24 - 3024. - 30.
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: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
1450 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2225
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2225
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
100 W. Ridge Ave, Suite C
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
West Chester Friends School
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-5
415 N High Street
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2615
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2615
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-8
20 Stevens Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574
Rank: #3131.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: NS-8
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Rank: #32 - 4032. - 40.
Armenian Sisters Academy![Armenian Sisters Academy Photo - The Armenian Sisters Academy fosters the Montessori philosophy in a warm and caring environment.]( "Armenian Sisters Academy Photo - The Armenian Sisters Academy fosters the Montessori philosophy in a warm and caring environment.")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
440 Upper Gulph Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 687-4100
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 687-4100
Rank: #32 - 4032. - 40.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3400 Pickertown Rd Suite 2
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 803-1751
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 803-1751
Rank: #32 - 4032. - 40.
Bible Baptist Christian Academy![Bible Baptist Christian Academy Photo]( "Bible Baptist Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
232 State Route 217
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-8299
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-8299
Rank: #32 - 4032. - 40.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 1-12
1784 Fairview Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 469-9236
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 469-9236
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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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