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Looking for an excellent private school in Philadelphia? Let us help. We’ve curated a list of the top schools in the Philly area for you to review including Montessori schools, preschools and private schools serving all ages of children. Use this list to discover and select the best pre-school, middle school or high school in Philadelphia for your family.

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Holy Child Academy

Drexel Hill475 Shadeland Ave, Drexel Hill, PA, 19026610-259-2712

Founded in 1927, Holy Child Academy has a long history of academic excellence and spiritual formation. From Montessori through Middle School, we nurture young...

475 Shadeland Ave, Drexel Hill, PA, 19026
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Greene Towne Montessori School educates children from 18 months through 3rd grade in addition to the Montessori & Me infant/toddler playgroup. GTMS is the...

55 N. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
(215) 563-6368Send Message
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Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH) is the largest independent school in Philadelphia with a 160+ year history of academic excellence in preparing young men...

500 W Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118
(215) 247-4700Send Message
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Friends School Haverford, a "small school with an enormous heart," is located on a beautiful natural campus adjoining Haverford College. Established in 1885, FSH...

851 Buck Lane, Haverford, PA, 19041
610-642-2334Send Message
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The Haverford School uses a best-for-boys approach to help identify and fuel every boy's passion. At Haverford, boys’ innate competitiveness, energy, and sense of...

450 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA, 19041
610-642-3020Send Message
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Challenging and nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit since 1785, The Episcopal Academy inspires PreK - 12 students of all faiths through academic rigor, transformative...

1785 Bishop White Drive, Newtown Square, PA, 19073
484-424-1400Send Message
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Since 1861, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary has been a beacon of academic excellence, recognized as a three-time National Blue Ribbon School. Serving boys and girls...

816 Norristown Road, Ambler, PA, 19002
215-620-2616Send Message
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The Baldwin School provides a robust and expansive learning experience for girls. The School focuses on how girls learn best and what girls need...

701 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010
610-525-2700Send Message
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The Abington Friends School (AFS) program is deeply relationship-centered. We make it a priority to authentically get to know each student. As a result,...

575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA, 19046
215-576-3950Send Message
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The first day of school for TPS was over 50 years ago. Today, we remain a leader and whole-hearted champion for the preschool through...

2501 Lombard St., Philadelphia, PA, 19146
215-545-5323Send Message
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