For the 2024-25 school year, there are 229 private schools serving 43,252 students in Philadelphia, PA (there are 304 public schools, serving 179,501 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Philadelphia, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Philadelphia, PA include Girard College, Greene Street Friends School, and Germantown Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $9,518, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,524.
Top Ranked Philadelphia Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School![Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo]( "Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1717 W. Allegheny Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
Grades: 9-12
| 547 students
1009 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-5958
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-5958
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Grades: NS-8
| 151 students
6000 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 248-1662
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 248-1662
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
1501 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Grades: K-12
| 264 students
11201 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-1800
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
13500 Philmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-1579
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-1579
Grades: PK-12
| 878 students
Candace Wegner
(Assembly of God)
3501 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 96 students
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Grades: PK-10
| 352 students
Christ The King Elementary School
(Catholic)
3205 Chesterfield Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 632-1375
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 632-1375
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 792-6224
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 792-6224
Grades: PK-12
| 546 students
The City School- Spruce Hill
(Christian)
4115 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 382-7839
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 382-7839
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
1939 S. 58th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-6858
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-6858
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
The Depaul Catholic School
(Catholic)
44 W Logan St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 842-1266
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 842-1266
Grades: PK-8
| 261 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
Epiphany Of Our Lord School
(Catholic)
1248 Jackson St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 467-5385
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 467-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Father Judge High School
All-boys (Catholic)
3301 Solly Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-9494
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-9494
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Friends Select School
(Friends)
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Grades: PK-12
| 600 students
Germantown Friends School![Germantown Friends School Photo]( "Germantown Friends School Photo")
(Friends)
31 W Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
Grades: NS-12
| 1,157 students
Gesu School
(Catholic)
1700 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
Grades: PK-8
| 431 students
5511 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
55 N. 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-6368
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-6368
Grades: NS-3
| 187 students
HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy![HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy]( "HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy")
Special Education School
4400 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
(Catholic)
144 E Mount Airy Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
Grades: K-8
| 187 students
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Holy Redeemer School
(Catholic)
915 Vine St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-0999
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-0999
Grades: K-8
| 148 students
Hunting Park Christian Academy![Hunting Park Christian Academy Photo]( "Hunting Park Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4400 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-8002
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-8002
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
815 E Cathedral Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-2029
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-2029
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
5500 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Just Children Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
2901 Grant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 677-1711
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 677-1711
Grades: NS
| 182 students
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3301 S 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(972) 286-4935
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(972) 286-4935
Grades: Inquire with school
| 51 students
4629 East Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 743-0715
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 743-0715
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
Annunciation Bvm School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1150 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 465-1416
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 465-1416
Grades: NS-9
| 234 students
apCalvary Temple Christian Academy (Closed 2016)
(Assembly of God)
3301 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 462-2822
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 462-2822
Grades: PK-8
| 82 students
735 E Westmoreland St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-6226
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-6226
Grades: K-9
| 156 students
Cecilian Academy (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
144 W. Carpenter Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 849-3252
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 849-3252
Grades: K-8
| 129 students
The Childrens Place Preschool (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
3211 Cedar Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7380
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7380
Grades: PK-K
| 136 students
City Kids Christian School (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2311 S 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-7440
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-7440
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
De La Salle In Town (Closed 2022)
All-boys | Alternative School
25 S Van Pelt St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 496-0405
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 496-0405
Grades: NS
| 80 students
7959 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-1231
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-1231
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Good Shepherd (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
6601 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-8766
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-8766
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Holy Spirit School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1845 Hartranft St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-0715
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-0715
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
Jw Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School (Closed 2023)
All-girls (Catholic)
311 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-8930
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-8930
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Montessori Genesis II School (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
3529 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-2078
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-2078
Grades: PK-4
| 40 students
Northeast Catholic High School (Closed 2010)
All-boys (Catholic)
1842 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 831-1234
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 831-1234
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
1309 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 342-5500
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 342-5500
Grades: 8-12
| 83 students
4816 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 624-0505
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 624-0505
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
2329 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-0584
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-0584
Grades: 1-8
| 218 students
344 N Felton St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 474-4011
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 474-4011
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Our Lady Of Victory School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
230 N 54th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 747-8004
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 747-8004
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
Oxford Child Care Center (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
6901 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 745-5750
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 745-5750
Grades: K
| 28 students
4435 Almond St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-3446
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-3446
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
1329 E Moyamensing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 462-4219
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 462-4219
Grades: K-9
| 212 students
405 E Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 457-3083
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 457-3083
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
St. Barnabas Episcopal School (Closed 2006)
(Episcopal)
5421 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-9670
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-9670
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
1935 Medary Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 424-8073
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 424-8073
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
174 Diamond St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 634-6588
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 634-6588
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
3636 Stanton St
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 844-4126
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 844-4126
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
St. Casimir School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
324 Wharton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 334-8407
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 334-8407
Grades: K-8
| 127 students
St. Cyprian Childrens Center (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
6223 Cedar Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 474-7812
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 474-7812
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
St. Hugh School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
3501 N Mascher St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 634-3060
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 634-3060
Grades: K-9
| 164 students
St. John Neumann High School (Closed 2004)
All-boys (Catholic)
2600 Moore St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-4900
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
4521 Longshore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-8008
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-8008
Grades: K-9
| 249 students
Upsal And Anderson St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 844-5654
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 844-5654
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Sojourner Truth SDA School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Thouron Avenue And Sedgwick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 548-8000
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 548-8000
Grades: PK-8
| 81 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Philadelphia, PA include Girard College, Greene Street Friends School, and Germantown Friends School.
How many private schools are located in Philadelphia?
229 private schools are located in Philadelphia.
How much do private schools cost in Philadelphia?
The average tuition cost is $9,518, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,524.
How diverse are private schools in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Philadelphia go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Philadelphia are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Philadelphia?
Which private schools in Philadelphia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Philadelphia include: Shaare Shamayim Preschool And Kindergarten vs. Politz Hebrew Academy, Mt. Airy Christian Day School vs. Saints Tabernacle Day School, Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School vs. Norwood-fontbonne Academy
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