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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.
Founded in 1970, The Montessori School in Dresher, PA provides children an authentic Montessori education through our Toddler, Children's House, Lower Elementary and Upper...
Since 1962, Gladwyne Montessori has infused Dr. Maria Montessori's research-based curriculum with modern technology. As the only American Montessori Society (AMS) accredited school on...
Friends School Haverford, a "small school with an enormous heart," is located on a beautiful natural campus adjoining Haverford College. Established in 1885, FSH...
Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, The Agnes Irwin School encourages girls PreK-12 to experience the joy of discovering their best selves in...
Challenging and nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit since 1785, The Episcopal Academy inspires PreK - 12 students of all faiths through academic rigor, transformative...
Friends’ Central School is a coeducational, college-preparatory Quaker school offering an outstanding independent school education to students in nursery through grade 12. Located on...
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,...
At MFS, we welcome families of all backgrounds and belief systems into a warm, embracing, and energized community, shaped by our founding Quaker principles....
The Baldwin School provides a robust and expansive learning experience for girls. The School focuses on how girls learn best and what girls need...
Germantown Academy, the oldest, continuously-run nonsectarian day school in the nation, sits on 126 acres in Fort Washington, PA. GA fosters a genuine love...