The Bryn Athyn Church School seeks to provide children with an education based on the teachings of the New Church to prepare them to become confident, caring and useful citizens of this world, and of the Lord's heavenly kingdom.
The purpose of New Church schools, therefore, is to supplement the home in the following ways: to establish in the mind of the child a true idea of God, to protect that sphere of innocence which is the Lord's own with humans, to cultivate in the children an affection for spiritual truth, to serve as a means whereby the child's mind may be opened to the perception and acknowledgement of spiritual truths, and hence a means whereby she may be led to the good of life, to look to the establishment of a spiritual conscience in the understanding and to equip the child for a life of useful participation in society.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bryn Athyn Church School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
266 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bryn Athyn Church School's ranking?
Bryn Athyn Church School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Bryn Athyn Church School?
The application deadline for Bryn Athyn Church School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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