For the 2026 school year, there are 2,231 private schools serving 273,756 students in Pennsylvania (there are , serving 1,668,808 students). 14% of all K-12 students in Pennsylvania attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $13,012 for elementary schools and $19,143 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Pennsylvania include St. Joseph's Preparatory School, Grier School, and Shady Side Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 27% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Overview
This State (PA)
US
# Schools
2,231 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
273,756 Students
5,700,235 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
24,024 Teachers
507,979 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1229
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,744
$14,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,845
$1,139
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,319
$7,130
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$56.22 million
$61.64 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
350 Students
29,879 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9,508 Students
265,082 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
12,735 Students
507,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
27,419 Students
416,670 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
159,795 Students
2,933,350 Students
% White Students
58%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
253 Students
20,067 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
64,737 Students
1,471,710 Students
% of Others Students
24%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Pennsylvania 草榴社区 Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 草榴社区 Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked private schools in Pennsylvania include St. Joseph's Preparatory School, Grier School, and Shady Side Academy.
How many private schools are located in Pennsylvania?
There are 2,231 private schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private schools cost in Pennsylvania?
The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,012 for elementary schools and $19,143 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Pennsylvania?
Approximately 27% of students in Pennsylvania private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Pennsylvania go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Pennsylvania attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
Which private schools in Pennsylvania are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Pennsylvania include: Bright Horizons At Cranberry vs. Goddard School, St. Vitus School vs. New Castle Christian Academy, Goddard School vs. Bright Horizons At Cranberry
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