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Ambler ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,287 students in Ambler, PA, 22% of all K-12 students in Ambler, PA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 10%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
43% of private schools in Ambler, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ambler ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten
Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
239 E. Welsh Road
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8869
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Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School Photo
Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
816 Norristown Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
(5)
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Map of Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students
Catholic
29 Conwell Dr
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-0150
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Map of Twin Spring Farm Day School
Twin Spring Farm Day School
Gr: PK-2 | 200 students
1632 E Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2665
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Map of Lakeside Girls Academy
Lakeside Girls Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students
All-girls | Alternative School
111 Chestnut Ln
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
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Map of Malvern School
Malvern School
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 Lower State Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 918-0200
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Map of Spring House Early Learning Inc
Spring House Early Learning Inc
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool
809 N Bethlehem Pike Bldg D
Ambler, PA 19002
(267) 419-8277
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Ambler, Pennsylvania ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Anthony-st Joseph Elementary School
St. Anthony-st Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Catholic
260 Forest Ave
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-6150
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Ambler, PA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

7
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+40.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,287
Students
+36.9% (+347 students) 10-yr
$10,315
Avg. Tuition
-24.7% (-$3,385) 5-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
+46.2% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ambler)
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,238 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearAmbler, PA Total Schools
20258
20249
20238
20227
20217
20209
20196
20186
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
1,287 Students
273,753 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearAmbler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025220126179
2024214117172
2023177123174
2022193150185
2021193147180
2020164131171
2019159138175
2018159136172
2017188152180
2016188151178
2015188146167
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% Students of Color
19%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAmbler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202514%27%34%
202414%27%34%
202312%26%33%
20228%26%33%
20218%25%32%
202014%25%32%
201916%25%31%
201816%25%31%
201713%25%32%
201613%25%32%
201513%25%32%
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0.57
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearAmbler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.530.600.65
20240.530.590.65
20230.520.590.65
20220.440.590.64
20210.440.590.64
20200.500.580.64
20190.550.570.63
20180.550.570.63
20170.450.540.61
20160.450.540.61
20150.450.540.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
44 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAmbler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%4%5%
20243%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%4%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
42 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAmbler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20231%4%9%
20221%4%8%
20211%4%9%
20202%4%9%
20193%4%8%
20183%4%8%
20173%3%8%
20163%3%8%
20153%4%8%
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# Black Students
62 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAmbler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20254%10%7%
20244%10%7%
20233%10%8%
20221%10%7%
20211%10%7%
20206%10%8%
20198%10%7%
20188%10%7%
20176%9%7%
20166%9%7%
20156%9%8%
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# White Students
746 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
58%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAmbler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202563%58%52%
202463%59%52%
202362%59%52%
202270%60%54%
202170%60%54%
202066%61%54%
201962%61%56%
201862%61%56%
201772%64%58%
201672%64%58%
201572%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 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
391 Students
65,068 Students
% of Others Students
30%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAmbler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202527%23%26%
202427%23%26%
202332%23%25%
202226%22%25%
202126%22%25%
202024%22%24%
201926%22%24%
201826%21%23%
201718%21%22%
201618%21%22%
201518%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
102 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAmbler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202512:111:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201915:112:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearAmbler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202573%53%55%
202473%53%54%
202362%52%54%
202262%52%54%
202162%51%54%
202062%51%54%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2020-2025)

YearAmbler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025171515
2024171515
2023161515
2022161515
2021161415
2020161415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,315
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearAmbler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$15,093$14,956$15,012
2024$18,700$12,587$13,254
2023$13,700$12,103$12,626
2022$13,700$11,906$12,187
2021$13,700$11,950$11,800
2020$13,700$11,607$11,512
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Average % on Financial Aid
22%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2020-2025)

YearAmbler, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202522%45%34%
202436%44%34%
202322%44%34%
202222%43%33%
202122%43%33%
202022%42%32%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$53.08 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
10%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ambler, PA?
How many private schools are located in Ambler?
7 private schools are located in Ambler.
How diverse are private schools in Ambler?
Ambler private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Ambler go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Ambler are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ambler?
43% of private schools in Ambler are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Ambler are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Ambler include: Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School vs. Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School

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