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Looking for an excellent private school in Philadelphia? Let us help. We’ve curated a list of the top schools in the Philly area for you to review including Montessori schools, preschools and private schools serving all ages of children. Use this list to discover and select the best pre-school, middle school or high school in Philadelphia for your family.
Since 1861, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary has been a beacon of academic excellence, recognized as a three-time National Blue Ribbon School. Serving boys and girls...
The Abington Friends School (AFS) program is deeply relationship-centered. We make it a priority to authentically get to know each student. As a result,...
Waldron Mercy is a full-day, co-ed Catholic School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy for students in preschool through 8th grade. WMA is located...
Friends’ Central School is a coeducational, college-preparatory Quaker school offering an outstanding independent school education to students in nursery through grade 12. Located on...
Friends Select School is an all-gendered, college preparatory, Quaker day school serving 661 students in grades pre-K through 12. Friends Select believes that education...
Rooted in a neighborhood that represents Philadelphia's rich history of hope and progress, Germantown Friends School fosters compassionate integrity, thoughtful service, intellectual curiosity and...
The Baldwin School provides a robust and expansive learning experience for girls. The School focuses on how girls learn best and what girls need...
Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta—Many Things Done...
Greene Towne Montessori School educates children from 18 months through 3rd grade in addition to the Montessori & Me infant/toddler playgroup. GTMS is the...
The first day of school for TPS was over 50 years ago. Today, we remain a leader and whole-hearted champion for the preschool through...