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Best Northwest Philadelphia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 3,977 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked private schools in Northwest Philadelphia include Greene Street Friends School, St. John The Baptist School, and The Depaul Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
61% of private schools in Northwest Philadelphia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

Top Ranked Northwest Philadelphia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Germantown Friends School
Germantown Friends School Photo
(Friends)
31 W Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
Gr: NS-12 | 1,157 student Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 74 Tuition 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 | 308 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Catholic School
(Catholic)
144 E Mount Airy Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Photo - Best of Friends
Special Education School
100 W School House Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
119 Rector Street
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 482-0449
Gr: 1-8 | 238 students
The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia
The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia Photo - The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is a nursery through 8th grade school located in the heart of Germantown. We are a school that adheres to a unique and time-tested curriculum and our students are free to learn without the pressure and stress of standardized testing.
(6)
6000 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 248-1662
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
William Penn Charter School
(Friends)
(1)
3000 W School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Gr: PK-12 | 947 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anthony Wayne Academy
Alternative School
5538 B Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 297-7782
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students
B.c.a. And Childcare Center Inc.
(Christian)
220 W Upsal St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-6557
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
G C A Daycare & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis (Brethren)
610 E Mount Pleasant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-6030
Gr: NS-2 | 14 students
Islamic Day School Of Philadelphia
Montessori School (Islamic)
222 E Durham St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 248-0896
Gr: K-5 | 13 students
Jesus I.S. The Way Christian Academy
(Christian)
6753 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 970-9779
Gr: K-7 | 7 students
Lotus Academy
34 E Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7500
Gr: PK-4 | 95 students
Queen Lane Montessori School
Montessori School
433 W Queen Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 843-0780
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Revival Hill Christian High School
(Christian)
322 W Mt Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Safe Clean Children's Facility
Daycare / Preschool
101 W Mount Pleasant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-5352
Gr: K | 10 students
Y.a.l.e. School Of Philadelphia
Special Education School
135 Rector St
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 839-0525
Gr: 1-12 | 63 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA include Greene Street Friends School, St. John The Baptist School, and The Depaul Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
18 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
61% of private schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

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