The average private preschool acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 89% per year (2025).
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 (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 31%
Grades: PK-12
3000 W School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: NS-12
1101 City Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 649-7440
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
5511 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 51%
Grades: PK-12
450 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Grades: PK-12
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
699 N Pleasantview Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-3320
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Grades: PK-12
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-9885
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Grades: PK-12
575 Washington Ln
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3950
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Grades: PK-6
2025 Harts Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-1231
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
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-7913
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
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: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
Rank: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: NS-12
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
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!]( "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: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
1450 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2225
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
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2615
Rank: #2020.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: NS-8
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
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.]( "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: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3400 Pickertown Rd Suite 2
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 803-1751
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 803-1751
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
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: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-10
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-3
851 Buck Lane
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-2334
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-2334
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
3930 Farm Drive
York, PA 17402
(717) 430-6085
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
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]( "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
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!]( "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
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 279-6628
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-6
2150 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 828-2288
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
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-1088
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-7592
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
513 Montgomery Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 664-9847
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.]( "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
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
Rank: #35 - 5435. - 54.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
4190 N Susquehanna Trl
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-2544
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 2025.
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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