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Best Philadelphia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 213 private schools serving 41,850 students in Philadelphia, PA (there are , serving 182,005 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Philadelphia, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Philadelphia, PA include Girard College, Friends Select School, and Germantown Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $13,815, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
66% of private schools in Philadelphia, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Philadelphia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Crefeld School
The Crefeld School Photo - Biology Class
(5)
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Photo
(Catholic)
1717 W. Allegheny Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 219-3943
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter's School
St. Peter's School Photo
(4)
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Gr: NS-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterbrook Academy
Chesterbrook Academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool
510 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-8257
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Chesterbrook Academy Drexel
Chesterbrook Academy Drexel Photo
Daycare / Preschool
3201 Race Street, Suite B
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-1390
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount
Chesterbrook Academy Fairmount Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1363 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 774-3917
Gr: NS-PK
Hope Partnership For Education
Hope Partnership For Education Photo
2601 North 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 232-5410
Gr: 5-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sophia Academy
Sophia Academy Photo - Field Trip to the Natural History Museum
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Al-aqsa Islamic School
(Islamic)
(2)
1501 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Gr: K-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
All Saints Episcopal School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
9601 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 637-8788
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Archbishop Ryan High School
(Catholic)
(1)
11201 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 804 students Tuition listed
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
Blessed Trinity Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
13500 Philmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-1579
Gr: PK-12 | 878 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Candace Wegner
(Assembly of God)
3501 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 226-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedar Grove Christian Academy
(Christian)
(4)
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Gr: PK-12 | 368 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Village Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
125 N 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 931-0190
Gr: NS-K | 338 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Christ The King Elementary School
(Catholic)
3205 Chesterfield Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 632-1375
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
The City School - Poplar Campus (6-12)
The City School - Poplar Campus (6-12) Photo - We are The City School
(Christian)
(1)
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Depaul Catholic School
(Catholic)
44 W Logan St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 842-1266
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Preparatory
Special Education School
3975 Conshohocken Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(800) 221-6827
Gr: NS | 73 students
Epiphany Of Our Lord School
(Catholic)
1248 Jackson St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 467-5385
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Father Judge High School
All-boys (Catholic)
3301 Solly Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-9494
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Sports: 14
Frankford Friends School
Frankford Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(1)
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends Select School
(Friends)
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Germantown Friends School
Germantown Friends School Photo
(Friends)
31 W Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
Gr: NS-12 | 1,157 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 74 Tuition listed
Gesu School
(Catholic)
1700 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Girard College
Girard College Photo - Founder's Hall
(2)
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 787-2621
Gr: 1-12 | 319 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greene Street Friends School
Greene Street Friends School Photo - Middle School, grades 5-8, is marked by a rigorous academic program that recognizes that every child is unique and special. Students participate in many hands-on individual and group projects that promote curiosity and understanding. Students are well prepared for the top high schools, both public and private, in the area.
(Friends)
(4)
20 W. Armat Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
Gr: NS-8 | 310 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy
HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy
Special Education School
4400 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross Catholic School
Holy Cross Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
144 E Mount Airy Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Innocents Area Catholic Continuation School
(Catholic)
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Hunting Park Christian Academy
Hunting Park Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
4400 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-8002
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
815 E Cathedral Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-2029
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate listed
International Christian High School
International Christian High School Photo - International Christian High School Graduation at Cairn University.
(Christian)
(5)
5500 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Liguori Academy
Liguori Academy Photo
2343 E. Tucker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 571-1952
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
All Saints Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
4629 East Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 743-0715
Gr: K-8 | 189 students
Annunciation Bvm School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1150 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 465-1416
Gr: NS-9 | 234 students
apCalvary Temple Christian Academy (Closed 2016)
(Assembly of God)
3301 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 462-2822
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Ascension Of Our Lord School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
735 E Westmoreland St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-6226
Gr: K-9 | 156 students
The Bridge (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1100 Adams Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 342-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Calvary Temple Christian Academy (Closed 2024)
(Baptist)
3301 S 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(972) 286-4935
Gr: Inquire with school | 51 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Camelot Education (Closed)
Alternative School
2251 N 54th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 270-4665
Gr: K-7 | 119 students
Cecilian Academy (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
144 W. Carpenter Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 849-3252
Gr: K-8 | 129 students
Celestial Christian Community (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
2534 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 235-0353
Gr: K-8 | 30 students
The Childrens Place Preschool (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
3211 Cedar Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7380
Gr: PK-K | 136 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Christ Independent Baptist Academy (Closed 2026)
(Baptist)
1618 Womrath Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-5667
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
City Kids Christian School (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2311 S 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-7440
Gr: PK-K | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students
The City School- Spruce Hill (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
4115 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 382-7839
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Tuition listed
De La Salle In Town (Closed 2022)
All-boys | Alternative School
25 S Van Pelt St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 496-0405
Gr: NS | 80 students
Delaware Valley High School-northeast (Closed 2010)
7959 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-1231
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students
Delaware Valley High School, Cc (Closed 2025)
1311 Chancellor St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-5060
Gr: 8-12 | 58 students
Faith Connection Christian Academy (Closed 2013)
(Christian)
517 S 57th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(267) 592-0974
Gr: K-12 | 132 students
Good Shepherd (Closed 2000)
(Catholic)
6601 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-8766
Gr: K-8 | 207 students
Harold O Davis Christain School (Closed 2025)
(Baptist)
4500 N 10th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 329-8859
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students
Hickman Temple Daycare & Learning Center (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool (African Methodist Episcopal)
5001 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 476-5340
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Holmesburg Christian Academy (Closed 2025)
(Baptist)
7927 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 335-4323
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Holy Spirit School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1845 Hartranft St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-0715
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Islamic Learning Tree Academy (Closed 2025)
(Islamic)
5044 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 758-5418
Gr: NS-6 | 5 students
Jw Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School (Closed 2023)
All-girls (Catholic)
311 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-8930
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition listed
Lehigh Christian Academy (Closed 2011)
(Christian)
934 Alburger Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 673-3169
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Little Learners Learning Center (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
7701 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 342-6200
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Montessori Genesis II School (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
3529 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-2078
Gr: PK-4 | 40 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Northeast Catholic High School (Closed 2010)
All-boys (Catholic)
1842 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 831-1234
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students
Northeast Preparatory School (Closed 2006)
1309 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 342-5500
Gr: 8-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Consolation School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
4816 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 624-0505
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
2329 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-0584
Gr: 1-8 | 218 students
Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
344 N Felton St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 474-4011
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Our Lady Of Victory School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
230 N 54th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 747-8004
Gr: K-8 | 197 students
Our Mother Of Sorrows/st Ignatius Schools (Closed 2026)
(Catholic)
1008 North 48th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-5828
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overbrook Preschool And Kindergarten (Closed 2026)
Daycare / Preschool
6376 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 877-8945
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Overview

This Town (Philadelphia)
This State (PA)
# Schools
213 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearPhiladelphia, PA Total Schools
2025214
2024228
2023215
2022205
2021213
2020231
2019235
2018235
2017213
2016218
2015248
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Student Body:

# Students
41,850 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025202126179
2024193117172
2023206123174
2022225150185
2021218147180
2020206131171
2019212138175
2018213136172
2017226152180
2016225151178
2015217146167
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% Average Students of Color
51%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202552%27%34%
202452%27%34%
202352%26%33%
202251%26%33%
202152%25%32%
202052%25%32%
201950%25%31%
201847%25%31%
201747%25%32%
201646%25%32%
201546%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3,079 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202513:111:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201814:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202559%53%55%
202457%53%54%
202357%52%54%
202257%52%54%
202156%51%54%
202056%51%54%
201957%51%53%
201857%51%53%
201755%51%53%
201658%51%52%
201562%50%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025171515
2024171515
2023171515
2022171515
2021161415
2020161415
2019161415
2018161415
2017161415
2016151415
2015151415
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025131213
2024111112
202381011
2022101011
2021101111
2020101111
2019101111
2018101111
2017101110
2016101010
2015111010
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Average SAT score
1231
(Out of 1600)
1231

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20251,2741,2291,233
20241,2741,2221,230
20231,2741,2211,228
20221,2741,2261,229
20211,2741,2261,229
20201,2741,2211,226
20191,2051,2191,226
20181,2231,2131,226
20171,2901,2131,233
20156701,2241,258
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Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025302826
2024302826
2023302826
2022302826
2021302826
2020302725
2015252625
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,815
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$14,407$14,956$15,012
2024$9,632$12,587$13,254
2023$9,433$12,103$12,626
2022$9,305$11,906$12,187
2021$9,326$11,950$11,800
2020$8,829$11,607$11,512
2019$8,844$11,350$11,293
2018$8,677$11,328$11,017
2017$8,734$11,058$10,708
2016$8,561$10,235$10,356
2015$8,845$9,938$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,718
$1,772

Summer Program Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$1,718$1,785$1,152
2024$2,201$1,599$1,128
2023$2,553$1,753$1,156
2022$3,708$1,706$1,102
2021$563$1,441$1,125
2020$125$1,628$1,217
2019$125$1,834$1,305
2018$260$1,173$1,108
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Average % on Financial Aid
67%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202565%45%34%
202465%44%34%
202365%44%34%
202264%43%33%
202166%43%33%
202064%42%32%
201962%40%31%
201860%39%30%
201759%38%30%
201654%37%29%
201551%34%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,579
$6,209

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$7,909$6,231$7,073
2024$6,709$6,078$6,930
2023$7,034$6,133$6,469
2022$6,383$6,153$6,289
2021$6,565$6,023$6,055
2020$6,068$6,001$5,921
2019$5,556$5,966$5,795
2018$6,100$6,003$5,456
2017$6,203$5,641$5,319
2016$5,569$5,050$5,105
2015$4,142$4,895$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
77%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202576%81%81%
202471%87%85%
202371%86%85%
202267%86%85%
202168%86%85%
202066%86%85%
201965%86%85%
201864%86%85%
201762%86%85%
201662%86%85%
201566%85%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$98.88 million
$59.31 million

Endowment Trends (2017-2025)

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
2025$89 M$55 M$60 M
2024$134 M$67 M$59 M
2023$162 M$69 M$71 M
2022$120 M$73 M$76 M
2021$120 M$73 M$71 M
2020$120 M$64 M$74 M
2019$120 M$67 M$78 M
2018$138 M$62 M$67 M
2017$275 M$47 M$83 M
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20250.730.600.65
20240.730.590.65
20230.730.590.65
20220.730.590.64
20210.730.590.64
20200.730.580.64
20190.710.570.63
20180.710.570.63
20170.690.540.61
20160.690.540.61
20150.690.540.61
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# American Indian Students
26 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,162 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20255%4%5%
20245%3%5%
20235%4%5%
20226%4%4%
20216%4%4%
20206%3%4%
20195%3%4%
20185%4%4%
20174%3%4%
20164%3%4%
20155%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3,489 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
20258%5%9%
20248%5%9%
20238%4%9%
20228%4%8%
20217%4%9%
20207%4%9%
20197%4%8%
20187%4%8%
20177%3%8%
20167%3%8%
20158%4%8%
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# Black Students
10,855 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
26%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202526%10%7%
202427%10%7%
202327%10%8%
202226%10%7%
202127%10%7%
202027%10%8%
201926%10%7%
201826%10%7%
201724%9%7%
201624%9%7%
201524%9%8%
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# White Students
16,766 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
39%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202539%58%52%
202439%59%52%
202340%59%52%
202240%60%54%
202140%60%54%
202040%61%54%
201944%61%56%
201844%61%56%
201747%64%58%
201648%64%58%
201548%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
38 Students
253 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
9,179 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
22%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPhiladelphia, PA AveragePennsylvania (PA) AverageNational Average
202522%23%26%
202421%23%26%
202320%23%25%
202220%22%25%
202120%22%25%
202020%22%24%
201918%22%24%
201818%21%23%
201718%21%22%
201617%21%22%
201515%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Philadelphia, PA include Girard College, Friends Select School, and Germantown Friends School.
How many private schools are located in Philadelphia?
213 private schools are located in Philadelphia.
How much do private schools cost in Philadelphia?
The average tuition cost is $13,815, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $14,954.
How diverse are private schools in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia private schools are approximately 51% 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 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Philadelphia?
66% of private schools in Philadelphia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Philadelphia are often viewed compared to one another?

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