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Best North Philadelphia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private high schools serving 4,006 students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked private high schools in North Philadelphia include Liguori Academy, Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, and Girard College.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
58% of private high schools in North Philadelphia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked North Philadelphia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
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
Little Flower Catholic High School For Girls
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
1000 W Lycoming St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students
Mercy Career & Technical High School
Vocational/Technical School (Catholic)
2900 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 226-1225
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nhs School St. Annes
Special Education School
2343 E Tucker St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 671-5126
Gr: K-12 | 302 students
St. Joseph's Preparatory School
St. Joseph's Preparatory School Photo - St. Joseph's Prep
All-boys (Catholic)
1733 W. Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 978-1958
Gr: 9-12 | 902 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition listed
Bethel Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Community Council Learning Academy
Special Education School
4224 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 845-2670
Gr: 2-12 | 45 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
High Road School Of Philadelphia
Special Education School
1200 W Alleghency
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(267) 930-3602
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students
Muhammads Islamic Academy
(Islamic)
(2)
2600 Cecil B Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 235-2333
Gr: 1-11 | 44 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA include Liguori Academy, Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, and Girard College.
How many private high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
12 private high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
How diverse are private high schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia private high schools are approximately 68% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
58% of private high schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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