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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Grades

Students

All Saints Elementary School (Closed 2004)

(Catholic)

4629 East Thompson St
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

Grades: NS-9

| 234 students

apCalvary Temple Christian Academy (Closed 2016)

(Assembly of God)

3301 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 462-2822

Grades: PK-8

| 82 students

Ascension Of Our Lord School (Closed 2010)

(Catholic)

735 E Westmoreland St
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

Grades: K-8

| 129 students

The Childrens Place Preschool (Closed 2015)

Daycare / Preschool

3211 Cedar Street
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

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

Grades: NS

| 80 students

Delaware Valley High School-northeast (Closed 2010)

7959 Castor Ave
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

Grades: K-8

| 207 students

Holy Spirit School (Closed 2010)

(Catholic)

1845 Hartranft St
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

Grades: 9-12

| 411 students

Montessori Genesis II School (Closed 2016)

Montessori School

3529 Haverford Avenue
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

Grades: 9-12

| 551 students

Northeast Preparatory School (Closed 2006)

1309 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 342-5500

Grades: 8-12

| 83 students

Our Lady Of Consolation School (Closed 2010)

(Catholic)

4816 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 624-0505

Grades: PK-8

| 203 students

Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School (Closed 2015)

(Catholic)

2329 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 334-0584

Grades: 1-8

| 218 students

Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament School (Closed 2010)

(Catholic)

344 N Felton St
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

Grades: K-8

| 197 students

Oxford Child Care Center (Closed 2013)

Daycare / Preschool

6901 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 745-5750

Grades: K

| 28 students

Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic School (Closed 2010)

(Catholic)

4435 Almond St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-3446

Grades: PK-8

| 199 students

Sacred Heart Of Jesus Elementary School (Closed 2010)

(Catholic)

1329 E Moyamensing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 462-4219

Grades: K-9

| 212 students

St. Ambrose Elementary School (Closed 2006)

(Catholic)

405 E Roosevelt Blvd
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

Grades: PK-6

| 71 students

St. Benedict Elementary School (Closed 2006)

(Catholic)

1935 Medary Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 424-8073

Grades: K-8

| 173 students

St. Boniface Elementary School (Closed 2004)

(Catholic)

174 Diamond St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 634-6588

Grades: PK-8

| 270 students

St. Bridget Elementary School (Closed 2010)

(Catholic)

3636 Stanton St
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

Grades: K-8

| 127 students

St. Cyprian Childrens Center (Closed 2023)

Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)

6223 Cedar Ave
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

Grades: K-9

| 164 students

St. John Neumann High School (Closed 2004)

All-boys (Catholic)

2600 Moore St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 389-4900

Grades: 9-12

| 577 students

St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic School (Closed 2010)

4521 Longshore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-8008

Grades: K-9

| 249 students

St. Therese Of The Child Jesus (Closed 2004)

(Catholic)

Upsal And Anderson St
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

Grades: PK-8

| 81 students

Ss Clement Irenaeus (Closed 2004)

(Catholic)

72nd & Paschall Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-8368

Grades: K-8

| 234 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Philadelphia, PA?

The private schools in Philadelphia, PA include Girard College, Greene Street Friends School and Germantown Friends School.

How many private schools are located in Philadelphia, PA?

230 private schools are located in Philadelphia, PA.

How much do private schools cost in Philadelphia, PA?

The average tuition cost is $9,498, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,370.

How diverse are private schools in Philadelphia, PA?

Philadelphia, PA private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.

What percentage of students in Philadelphia, PA go to private school?

19% of all K-12 students in Philadelphia, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 15%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Philadelphia, PA?

67% of private schools in Philadelphia, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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