For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 491 students in Upper Darby, PA (there are , serving 3,320 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Upper Darby, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in Upper Darby, PA is St. Laurence School.
25% of private schools in Upper Darby, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Upper Darby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8245 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-2670
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-2670
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students
9107 Little Friends Academy Inc
Daycare / Preschool
9107 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 446-7171
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 446-7171
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Fairy Tale Academy
Alternative School
8002 W Chester Pike
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-3060
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-3060
Gr: PK-K | 148 students
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Alice School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
Sansom St & Hampden Road
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 352-0725
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 352-0725
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Upper Darby, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Upper Darby, PA is St. Laurence School.
How many private schools are located in Upper Darby?
4 private schools are located in Upper Darby.
What percentage of students in Upper Darby go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Upper Darby are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Upper Darby?
25% of private schools in Upper Darby are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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