For the 2026 school year, there are 13 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 6,314 students located throughout Pennsylvania.
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Best Pennsylvania Boarding Schools (2026)
Top Pennsylvania Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
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Quaker
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
Gr: 7-12, PG | 5-12, PG (day) | 250 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
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All-girls
2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
Gr: 9-12, PG | 527 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 25%
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860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-1000
Gr: 9-12, PG | 205 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 65%
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1888 Brett Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
(724) 639-8035
Gr: 6-12, PG | 115 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
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All-girls
212 E Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512
Gr: 9-12, PG | 439 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 25%
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100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-6173
Gr: PK-12 | 2,189 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
non-sectarian
1201 Homestead Lane
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 520-2000
Gr: 6-12, PG | 369 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
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Independent
200 Seminary Street
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(215) 679-9511
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 520 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
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423 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 968-3180
Gr: 9-12, PG | 260 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
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6832 Phillips Mill Road
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-5261
Gr: 7-12, PG | 150 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 78%
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All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 366 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 53%
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Quaker
975 Westtown Rd
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
Gr: 9-12, PG | 424 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 9 students
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201 N. Sprague Ave.
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 270-2160
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Pennsylvania?
There are 13 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Pennsylvania.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Pennsylvania?
The average Pennsylvania boarding school tuition cost is $68,780 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Pennsylvania?
Linden Hall School for Girls, founded in 1746, is the oldest boarding school in Pennsylvania.
What boarding school in Pennsylvania has the lowest acceptance rates?
The Hill School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (25%) in Pennsylvania.
What boarding school in Pennsylvania has the highest average SAT scores?
Mercersburg Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1390) in Pennsylvania.
Which boarding schools in Pennsylvania are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Pennsylvania include: Solebury School vs. Perkiomen School, Wyoming Seminary Upper School vs. Mercersburg Academy, Solebury School vs. George School
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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 13
- # Students Served: 6,314
- Average Tuition: $68,780
- Average Acceptance Rate: 54%
- Average Class Size: 12 students
- % Students Boarding: 67%
- % International Students: 22%
- % Students of Color: 35%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 46%
- Average SAT Score: 1,292
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
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