For the 2024-25 school year, there are 47 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 17,139 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Pennsylvania include Norwood-fontbonne Academy, Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School, and Mercyhurst Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $6,912, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average tuition cost of $11,330.
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Students
Year
401 S Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-1670
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-1670
160 students
Year: n/a
Ancillae-assumpta Academy
(Catholic)
2025 Church Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 885-1636
Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 885-1636
577 students
Year: 2018
Aquinas Academy![Aquinas Academy Photo]( "Aquinas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
537 students
Year: n/a
920 Sumneytown Pike
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-0582
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 368-0582
448 students
Year: 2011, 2022
Good Shepherd Catholic School![Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo]( "Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1300 Newport Avenue
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-9171
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-9171
279 students
Year: n/a
816 Norristown Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
370 students
Year: 2007, 2017
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
170 students
Year: n/a
1344 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-1000
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-1000
320 students
Year: 2005
Holy Guardian Angels Regional School
(Catholic)
3125 Kutztown Rd
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 929-4124
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 929-4124
308 students
Year: 2023
Mary Mother Of The Redeemer School
(Catholic)
1321 Upper State Road
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-7101
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-7101
791 students
Year: 2010
Mercyhurst Preparatory School![Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.]( "Mercyhurst Preparatory School Photo - MPS students can participate in studio arts, dance, music, photography, and theater. Mercyhurst Prep offers 49 courses in the performing and visual arts, and the arts faculty is comprised of active award-winning artists who are regularly engaged in exhibiting, performing, and teaching in the community.")
(Catholic)
538 E Grandview Blvd
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 824-2210
497 students
Year: 1993, 1998
607 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 876-7110
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 876-7110
314 students
Year: 2020
405 Allendale Rd
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 265-2323
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 265-2323
282 students
Year: 2022
Mountain View Christian School![Mountain View Christian School Photo]( "Mountain View Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
305 Fleming St
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 327-9238
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 327-9238
46 students
Year: n/a
Nativity Of Our Lord School
(Catholic)
585 W Street Road
Warminster, PA 18974
(215) 675-2820
Warminster, PA 18974
(215) 675-2820
553 students
Year: n/a
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
366 students
Year: 2014
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel school![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel school Photo - Welcome to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School!]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel school Photo - Welcome to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School!")
(Catholic)
225 East Ashland Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-5907
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-5907
392 students
Year: 2006, 2018
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School
(Catholic)
17 E Chestnut Hill Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-1060
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-1060
226 students
Year: 2015
St. Agnes Catholic School![St. Agnes Catholic School Photo]( "St. Agnes Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
211 W Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
347 students
Year: 2015
St. Anastasia School
(Catholic)
3309 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
598 students
Year: 2007
1237 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 836-5644
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 836-5644
238 students
Year: n/a
St. Ignatius Elementary School
(Catholic)
995 Reading Ave
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 493-3867
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 493-3867
318 students
Year: 2007
329 W Areba Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-2854
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-2854
470 students
Year: 2016
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
728 Big Oak Road
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 295-0629
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 295-0629
197 students
Year: 2008
St. Joseph St. Robert School
(Catholic)
850 Euclid Ave
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-5100
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-5100
253 students
Year: 2018
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
420 E Simpson St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 657-4804
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 657-4804
416 students
Year: 2015
St. Jude Catholic Education Center
(Catholic)
323 W Butler Ave
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 822-9225
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 822-9225
340 students
Year: 2018
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
422 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-5803
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-5803
311 students
Year: 2014
1053 Holland Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-4720
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 357-4720
383 students
Year: 2018
St. Katharine Of Siena School
(Catholic)
116 S. Aberdeen Ave.
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-5451
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 688-5451
416 students
Year: 2020
St. Mary Interparochial School
(Catholic)
5th & Locust Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 752-5519
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 752-5519
250 students
Year: 2016
St. Mary Magdalen School
(Catholic)
2430 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1822
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1822
403 students
Year: 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Pennsylvania include Norwood-fontbonne Academy, Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School, and Mercyhurst Preparatory School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania?
47 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do blue ribbon private elementary schools cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $6,912, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $11,330.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).
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