For the 2025 school year, there are 750 nonsectarian private schools in Pennsylvania. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Pennsylvania include The Agnes Irwin School, Girard College, and Falk Laboratory School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Pennsylvania (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(215) 483-2461
Grades: 1-12
| 397 students
Benchmark School![Benchmark School Photo]( "Benchmark School Photo")
Special Education School
2107 North Providence Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Grades: 1-8
| 169 students
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Grades: PK-12
| 1,223 students
410 W Seven Stars Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-3635
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-3635
Grades: PK-12
| 240 students
1201 Homestead Ln
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
Hershey, PA 17033
(800) 322-3248
Grades: PK-12
| 2,189 students
583 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Grades: NS-8
| 151 students
1001 Eagle Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3400 Pickertown Rd Suite 2
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 803-1751
Chalfont, PA 18914
(267) 803-1751
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
2450 Hamilton Avenue
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-2200
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 657-2200
Grades: 1-8
| 47 students
1190 McDermott Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 719-0240
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 719-0240
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Fusion Academy Ardmore![Fusion Academy Ardmore Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Ardmore Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
40 Coulter Ave., Suite 200
Ardmore, PA 19003
(877) 673-8893
Ardmore, PA 19003
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Goddard School![Goddard School Photo - Our Bouncing Bells Classroom (12-18 mos) holds 10 children.]( "Goddard School Photo - Our Bouncing Bells Classroom (12-18 mos) holds 10 children.")
Daycare / Preschool
500 Springhouse Drive
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 232-7939
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 232-7939
Grades: K
| 83 students
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Grades: NS-12
| 635 students
701 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2700
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2700
Grades: PK-12
| 566 students
Buxmont Academy
Special Education School
544 Main St Rear
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 807-3555
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 807-3555
Grades: K-11
| 512 students
Charlestown Playhouse Inc.![Charlestown Playhouse Inc. Photo]( "Charlestown Playhouse Inc. Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2478 Charlestown Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-2762
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-2762
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
The Concept School![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]( "The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, \"Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways\" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.")
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
The Curiosity Shoppe![The Curiosity Shoppe Photo - Arial View of Camp Curiosity, The Curiosity Shoppe, The Toddler Center, Curiosity Stables and Curiosity Courts.]( "The Curiosity Shoppe Photo - Arial View of Camp Curiosity, The Curiosity Shoppe, The Toddler Center, Curiosity Stables and Curiosity Courts.")
Daycare / Preschool
4425 Landisville Road
Doylestown, PA 18902
(215) 348-8841
Doylestown, PA 18902
(215) 348-8841
Grades: PK-K
| 51 students
Davidson School
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 288 students
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Grades: NS-12
| 305 students
The Day School At Childrens Institute Pittsburgh
Special Education School
1405 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 420-2356
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 420-2356
Grades: Inquire with school
| 187 students
Dickinson College Children's Center![Dickinson College Children's Center Photo - Morning Meeting Time includes: word wall, daily schedule, calendar, days of school counting chart, and weather chart. Technology also offered throughout the day.]( "Dickinson College Children's Center Photo - Morning Meeting Time includes: word wall, daily schedule, calendar, days of school counting chart, and weather chart. Technology also offered throughout the day.")
Daycare / Preschool
28 Garland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-1088
Grades: K
| 12 students
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Pa
Daycare / Preschool
3975 Conshohocken Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(610) 809-0322
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(610) 809-0322
Grades: PK-K
| 181 students
Elizabeth Black School
Special Education School
136 East Ave
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-7661
Grades: PK
| 215 students
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Grades: PK-12
| 403 students
4060 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-7286
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 624-7286
Grades: K-8
| 430 students
150 N Highland Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
920 Youngsford Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 649-1761
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 649-1761
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
950 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-4885
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-4885
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
The Grayson School![The Grayson School Photo - RADNOR, Pa., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of The Grayson School are pleased to announce that the school has been granted accreditation by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) for ten years-an unprecedented term for a young school in their initial application year.]( "The Grayson School Photo - RADNOR, Pa., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of The Grayson School are pleased to announce that the school has been granted accreditation by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) for ten years-an unprecedented term for a young school in their initial application year.")
Special Program Emphasis
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
Show 100 more private schools in Pennsylvania (out of 750 total schools)
Loading...
Recent Articles
Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden Symphony
A musician's perspective on Social Emotional Learning reveals how this educational framework orchestrates success through five essential emotional competencies.
A Roadmap For Starting A Private School
Use this roadmap as a set of talking points with your trusted mentors and professionals to start the private school of your dreams. You're not alone. Over the years, hundreds of folks like you have had the same dream. From Quintilian to Maria Montessori to Lucy Madeira Wing, visionary educators have established schools to teach according to their beliefs and methodologies.
December 31, 2024
The Spectrum of Islamic Education: From Secular to OrthodoxThis article explores the importance of Islamic K-12 education in today's secular society, providing a roadmap for parents to nurture their children's faith and academic success. Through a question-and-answer format between a parent and an imam, it addresses key aspects such as the types of Islamic education available, when to start, and how to balance religious and secular learning. The essay emphasizes the spiritual and moral benefits of instilling Islamic values in young people, offering practical advice and inspiration for families seeking to raise well-rounded and faithful individuals.
