Shady Side Academy Country Day School Photo - Our newest outdoor classroom a treehouse, the only one its kind in Western Pennsylvania, and one of only a few across the country. The treehouse features a 12x20-foot enclosed classroom, and large windows. A 30x30-foot observation deck surrounds the building and a suspension bridge which runs from the base of the treehouse to a lookout platform on a nearby tree.

Top 10 Best Pennsylvania Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 19 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 3,581 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania include Grier School, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, and Pennsylvania School For The Deaf.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
53% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Pennsylvania (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-4014
Grades: 6-12
| 285 students
150 N Highland Ave
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 667-1284
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
Friends Select School
(Friends)
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Grades: PK-12
| 600 students
Grier School
Grier School Photo
All-girls
(1)
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 298 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo - Students rejoice in the autumn colors after a music class. Call us today to find out how your child can be a part of our family too!
(Catholic)
(2)
3221 Santee Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 868-6570
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Pace School
Pace School Photo
Special Education School
2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1900
Grades: 1-12
| 84 students
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo - Best of Friends
Special Education School
100 W School House Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
St. Anne School
St. Anne School Photo - St. Anne School, Bethlehem, PA
(Catholic)
375 Hickory St
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 868-4182
Grades: K-8
| 309 students
St. Joseph St. Robert School
(Catholic)
850 Euclid Ave
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-5100
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
620 Squaw Run Road East
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
1632 E Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2665
Grades: PK-2
| 200 students
Wyndcroft School
1395 Wilson Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-0544
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Behavioral Health Associates Isst
Special Education School
413 Bridge St
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 379-5461
Grades: 1-12
| 33 students
Grace Ave
Cresco, PA 18326
(570) 595-6355
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Moravian Academy Middle School
Moravian Academy Middle School Photo - The Devey Building on Moravian Academy's Church Street Campus.
(Brethren)
11 W Market St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-6677
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
New Life Youth & Family Services
Alternative School (Christian)
585 Freeman School Rd
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 287-7884
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Pocono Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2085 W Main St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-5577
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Victory Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
56 Abby Rd
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 743-0770
Grades: 2-11
| 12 students
West Chester Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
1237 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
Grades: K-12
| 147 students

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