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.

Most Selective Private Preschools in Pennsylvania

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 89% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Pennsylvania is St. Peter's School, with an acceptance rate of 30%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 30% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 70%

Most Selective Private Preschools in Pennsylvania (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
St. Peter's School
St. Peter's School Photo
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Rank: #22.
William Penn Charter School
(Friends)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Grades: PK-12
3000 W School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Rank: #33.
Friends Central School
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.
(Friends)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: NS-12
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Rank: #44.
Greene Street Friends School
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.
(Friends)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
5511 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Rank: #55.
The Agnes Irwin School
The Agnes Irwin School Photo
All-girls
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-12
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Rank: #66.
The Haverford School
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.
All-boys
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 51%
Grades: PK-12
450 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Rank: #77.
Westtown School
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.
(Friends)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: PK-12
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Coventry Christian Schools
Coventry Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
699 N Pleasantview Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Frankford Friends School
Frankford Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Rank: #1010.
Covenant Christian Academy
Covenant Christian Academy Photo - Students are taught cursive beginning in Kindergarten. While this skill is seldom taught in many contemporary schools, our families love to see the beautiful scripts that their Grammar School students develop.
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Grades: PK-12
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Rank: #1111.
Abington Friends School
Abington Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Grades: PK-12
575 Washington Ln
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
Rank: #1212.
The Miquon School
The Miquon School Photo
Alternative School
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Grades: PK-6
2025 Harts Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-1231
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Phebe Anna Thorne School
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-K
1029 Wyndon Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-7913
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
River Valley Waldorf School
River Valley Waldorf School Photo - Middle school students performing A Midsummer Night's Eve !
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
1395 Bridgeton Hill Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
(610) 982-5606
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
Rank: #1616.
Harrisburg Academy
Harrisburg Academy Photo - Upper School Students take a moment to discuss the period's lecture.
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: NS-12
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
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!
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
5900 Sterrettania Rd
Fairview, PA 16415
(814) 833-0286
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Newtown Friends School
Newtown Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
1450 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2225
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
West Chester Friends School
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-5
415 N High Street
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2615
Rank: #2020.
Holy Child Academy
Holy Child Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: NS-8
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Armenian Sisters Academy
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
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
ATG Learning Academy
ATG Learning Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3400 Pickertown Rd Suite 2
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 803-1751
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Bible Baptist Christian Academy
Bible Baptist Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
232 State Route 217
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-8299
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Cedar Grove Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-10
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Friends School Haverford
Friends School Haverford Photo
(Friends)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-3
851 Buck Lane
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-2334
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Grace Academy
Grace Academy Photo - Children love to climb up the "Mountain Climber" in our playground!
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
3930 Farm Drive
York, PA 17402
(717) 430-6085
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
St. Philip School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
52 W Crafton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 928-2742
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Greenwood Friends School
Greenwood Friends School Photo - Kitchen Science with Intermediates and Middle School students
(Friends)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-7
1509 St Rt 254
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5532
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Penn Christian Academy
Penn Christian Academy Photo - Double rainbow over Penn Christian Academy in East Norriton, PA-- A beautiful reminder of God's Promise!
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-9
50 West Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 279-6628
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Plymouth Meeting Friends School
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-6
2150 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 828-2288
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
The School In Rose Valley
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-6
20 School Lane
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-1088
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Sunbury Christian Academy
Sunbury Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Waldron Mercy Academy
Waldron Mercy Academy Photo - Waldron Mercy Academy, a Catholic School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a diverse, faith community rooted in the gospel values of mercy and justice.
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
513 Montgomery Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 664-9847
Rank: #3434.
Phil-Mont Christian Academy
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Photo - Our student-athletes work hard to maintain their GPA and perform well on the court or field. about 80% of students in grades 6-12 participate in some extracurricular activity.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: PK-12
35 Hillcrest Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
Rank: #35 - 5535. - 55.
Bible Baptist Christian Academy
Bible Baptist Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4190 N Susquehanna Trl
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-2544
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Pennsylvania average private preschools acceptance rate is 89% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private preschools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private preschools in Pennsylvania include St. Peter's School, William Penn Charter School and Friends Central School.

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