For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2,486 private schools serving 283,948 students in Pennsylvania (there are 2,956 public schools, serving 1,678,937 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Pennsylvania attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $11,330 for elementary schools and $16,981 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Pennsylvania include The Agnes Irwin School, Grier School, and Mercersburg Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 27% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Pennsylvania Private Schools by County (2024-25)
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked private schools in Pennsylvania include The Agnes Irwin School, Grier School, and Mercersburg Academy.
How many private schools are located in Pennsylvania?
There are 2,486 private schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private schools cost in Pennsylvania?
The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $11,330 for elementary schools and $16,981 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Pennsylvania?
Approximately 27% of students in Pennsylvania private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Pennsylvania go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Pennsylvania attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
Which private schools in Pennsylvania are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Pennsylvania include: Bright Horizons At Cranberry vs. Goddard School, Goddard School vs. Bright Horizons At Cranberry, St. Vitus School vs. New Castle Christian Academy
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