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Swarthmore ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 324 students in Swarthmore, PA, 26% of all K-12 students in Swarthmore, PA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
50% of private schools in Swarthmore, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Swarthmore ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Notre Dame de Lourdes School
Notre Dame de Lourdes School
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
990 Fairview Rd
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
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Map of Geoge Crothers Memorial School
Geoge Crothers Memorial School
Gr: Inquire with school | 120 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
401 Rutgers Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-5955
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Swarthmore, PA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
324
Students
-13.1% (-49 students) 10-yr
$38,000
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
+50.0% (+4 students) 10-yr
55%
Students of Color
+57.1% (+20.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-47.4% (-9.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Swarthmore)
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,236 Schools
# Students
324 Students
273,403 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearSwarthmore, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025162126179
2024162117172
2023164123174
2022160150185
2021200147180
2020200131171
2019188138175
2018188136172
2017187152180
2016187151178
2015187146167
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% Students of Color
55%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSwarthmore, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202555%27%34%
202455%27%34%
202347%26%33%
202228%26%33%
202147%25%32%
202047%25%32%
201946%25%31%
201846%25%31%
201735%25%32%
201635%25%32%
201535%25%32%
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0.65
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearSwarthmore, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.650.600.65
20240.650.590.65
20230.590.590.65
20220.590.590.64
20210.590.590.64
20200.590.580.64
20190.590.570.63
20180.590.570.63
20170.500.540.61
20160.500.540.61
20150.500.540.61
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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
6 Students
9,354 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSwarthmore, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20255%4%5%
20245%3%5%
20234%4%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%4%4%
20203%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%4%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
12,728 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSwarthmore, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20259%5%9%
20249%5%9%
20237%4%9%
20227%4%8%
20217%4%9%
20207%4%9%
20197%4%8%
20187%4%8%
201727%3%8%
201627%3%8%
201527%4%8%
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# Black Students
47 Students
27,068 Students
% Black Students
39%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSwarthmore, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202539%10%7%
202439%10%7%
202336%10%8%
202236%10%7%
202136%10%7%
202036%10%8%
201936%10%7%
201836%10%7%
20176%9%7%
20166%9%7%
20156%9%8%
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# White Students
53 Students
159,622 Students
% White Students
44%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSwarthmore, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202544%58%52%
202444%59%52%
202352%59%52%
202253%60%54%
202153%60%54%
202053%61%54%
201953%61%56%
201853%61%56%
201765%64%58%
201665%64%58%
201565%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
3 Students
65,051 Students
% of Others Students
3%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSwarthmore, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%23%26%
20243%23%26%
20231%23%25%
20221%22%25%
20211%22%25%
20201%22%24%
20191%22%24%
20181%21%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
24,066 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSwarthmore, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202510:111:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202113:112:111:1
202013:112:112:1
201916:112:112:1
201816:112:112:1
201719:112:112:1
201619:112:112:1
201519:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSwarthmore, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025121515
2024121515
2023121515
2022121515
202181415
202081415
201981415
201881415
201781415
201681415
201581415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,000
$13,132

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSwarthmore, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$38,000$14,956$15,012
2024$38,000$12,587$13,254
2023$38,000$12,103$12,626
2022$38,000$11,906$12,187
2021$38,000$11,950$11,800
2020$38,000$11,607$11,512
2019$38,000$11,350$11,293
2018$38,000$11,328$11,017
2017$38,000$11,058$10,708
2016$38,000$10,235$10,356
2015$38,000$9,938$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Swarthmore, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Swarthmore, PA is Notre Dame de Lourdes School.
How many private schools are located in Swarthmore?
2 private schools are located in Swarthmore.
What percentage of students in Swarthmore go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Swarthmore are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Swarthmore?
50% of private schools in Swarthmore are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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