The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $12,552 per year (2024-25).
The private elementary school average tuition cost is $11,330 per year and the private high school average is $16,981 per year.
The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Chinatown Learning Center, with a tuition of $1,340.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,340
$3,000
Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,463
Pennsylvania Private Schools By Tuition Cost (2024-25)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Chinatown Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,340
Grades: PK-6
1001 Vine Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-4227
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-4227
Rank: #22.
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School![Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo]( "Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $1,400
Grades: 9-12
1717 W. Allegheny Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
Rank: #33.
Aquinas Academy![Aquinas Academy Photo]( "Aquinas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $1,450
Grades: NS-12
2308 West Hardies Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
Pittsburgh, PA 15044
(724) 444-0722
Rank: #44.
Tuition: $1,605
Grades: NS-8
513 Montgomery Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 664-9847
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 664-9847
Rank: #55.
Grace Bible Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $1,850
Grades: PK-12
128 Bradenville School Rd
Bradenville, PA 15620
(724) 537-2840
Bradenville, PA 15620
(724) 537-2840
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School![St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Our Blessed Mother and her son, Jesus, are at the heart of all instruction and activities at St. John Catholic School.]( "St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Our Blessed Mother and her son, Jesus, are at the heart of all instruction and activities at St. John Catholic School.")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $1,975
Grades: PK-5
116 E Bishop Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7859
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-7859
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $1,975
Grades: PK-8
731 Patrick Ln
Newry, PA 16665
(814) 695-3819
Newry, PA 16665
(814) 695-3819
Rank: #88.
Tidings Of Peace Christian School![Tidings Of Peace Christian School Photo - Tidings of Peace Christian School]( "Tidings Of Peace Christian School Photo - Tidings of Peace Christian School")
(Mennonite)
Tuition: $1,980
Grades: K-12
329 E Poplar St
York, PA 17403
(717) 843-4562
York, PA 17403
(717) 843-4562
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mount Moriah Christian School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $2,000
Grades: PK-8
30 Church St
Smithfield, PA 15478
(724) 569-4890
Smithfield, PA 15478
(724) 569-4890
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tuition: $2,000
Grades: PK-8
721 Rebecca Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-3515
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 242-3515
Rank: #1111.
Tuition: $2,300
Grades: PK-6
430 Tioga St
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 961-3622
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 961-3622
Rank: #1212.
Providence Hybrid Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
Tuition: $2,375
Grades: K-6
5900 Applebutter Hill Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036
(585) 322-6332
Coopersburg, PA 18036
(585) 322-6332
Rank: #1313.
Bible Baptist Christian Academy![Bible Baptist Christian Academy Photo]( "Bible Baptist Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
Tuition: $2,400
Grades: PK-12
232 State Route 217
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-8299
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-8299
Rank: #1414.
St. Nicholas-st Mary's School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,425
Grades: PK-8
242 S Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089
Rank: #1515.
Tuition: $2,500
Grades: PK-11
115 Downer Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-1090
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-1090
Rank: #1616.
North Rome Christian School![North Rome Christian School Photo - N. Rome Christian School]( "North Rome Christian School Photo - N. Rome Christian School")
(Christian)
Tuition: $2,550
Grades: K-11
3376 N. Rome Rd Rome
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 247-2800
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 247-2800
Rank: #1717.
St. Jude School![St. Jude School Photo - Students particpate in daily prayer and religion classes; school and class liturgies, spiritual retreats, sacrament preparation and character education. Older students perform community service and serve as “guardian angels†to second and third graders preparing for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.]( "St. Jude School Photo - Students particpate in daily prayer and religion classes; school and class liturgies, spiritual retreats, sacrament preparation and character education. Older students perform community service and serve as “guardian angels†to second and third graders preparing for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,650
Grades: PK-8
606 Lowell Ave
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 838-7676
Rank: #1818.
Tuition: $2,700
Grades: PK-12
4190 N Susquehanna Trl
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-2544
York, PA 17404
(717) 266-2544
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Tuition: $2,750
Grades: PK-12
101 N Beech Street
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 242-1481
Burnham, PA 17009
(717) 242-1481
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,750
Grades: PK-8
300 Leonard Street
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-8161
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-8161
Rank: #2121.
St. Elizabeth Regional School![St. Elizabeth Regional School Photo]( "St. Elizabeth Regional School Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,775
Grades: PK-8
433 Pershing Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 264-0143
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 264-0143
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Tuition: $2,800
Grades: PK-12
11394 Route 286 Hwy E
Clymer, PA 15728
(724) 254-9411
Clymer, PA 15728
(724) 254-9411
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $2,800
Grades: PK-12
221 New Castle St
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-1188
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-1188
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Tuition: $2,800
Grades: K-12
5 E Penn St
Lyon Station, PA 19536
(610) 682-2109
Lyon Station, PA 19536
(610) 682-2109
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Our Lady Of Calvary School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,800
Grades: PK-8
11023 Kipling Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-1648
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-1648
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Tuition: $2,850
Grades: PK-8
1008 North 48th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-5828
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-5828
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,850
Grades: PK-8
653 Saint Agnes Ln
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-6235
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,850
Grades: NS-8
728 Big Oak Road
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 295-0629
Morrisville, PA 19067
(215) 295-0629
Rank: #2929.
St. Raymond Of Penafort School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,893
Grades: PK-8
7940 Williams Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 558-1919
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 558-1919
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Tuition: $2,950
Grades: PK-8
45 Woodland Terrace
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-5052
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-5052
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Our Lady Of The Angels School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,950
Grades: K-8
404 Cherry St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-2433
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-2433
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
St. Gregory Parish School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,950
Grades: PK-8
140 W Main St
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-4571
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-4571
Rank: #3333.
St. John Vianney Regional School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,952
Grades: PK-8
210 North 18th Street
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 435-8981
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 435-8981
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Emmaus Baptist Academy![Emmaus Baptist Academy Photo - Our High School students participated in an All State Choir sponsored by Keystone Christian Education Association in November, 2023.]( "Emmaus Baptist Academy Photo - Our High School students participated in an All State Choir sponsored by Keystone Christian Education Association in November, 2023.")
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
Tuition: $3,000
Grades: K-12
4702 Colebrook Avenue
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-4790
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 965-4790
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Mountain View Christian School
(Mennonite)
Tuition: $3,000
Grades: 1-12
1751 Springs Rd.
Springs, PA 15562
(814) 662-2607
Springs, PA 15562
(814) 662-2607
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pennsylvania average private schools tuition?
The Pennsylvania average private schools tuition is $12,552 for 2024-25.
What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private schools in Pennsylvania include Chinatown Learning Center, Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School and Aquinas Academy.
What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Pennsylvania?
The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Pennsylvania is Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, with a tuition of $1400. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Chinatown Learning Center, with a tuition of $1340.
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