Private Schools in Philadelphia, New York

Friends Select School is a prestigious Quaker institution located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. The school offers a comprehensive International Baccalaureate program from pre-K through 12th grade, emphasizing academic rigor, ethical leadership, and community engagement. With small class sizes averaging 15 students, the school provides personalized attention and strong college preparation. The urban campus leverages Philadelphia's cultural institutions, and students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities including modern science labs, art studios, and athletic spaces. The school maintains a diverse student body and emphasizes Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, and equality.

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is a leading independent school formed from the merger of two historic institutions. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with particular strengths in STEM education, featuring innovation labs, robotics programs, and advanced science research opportunities. The 62-acre campus in Chestnut Hill includes state-of-the-art athletic facilities, performing arts centers, and modern academic buildings. SCH emphasizes experiential learning through its Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and global education programs. The school serves students from pre-K through 12th grade and maintains a strong track record of college placements at top-tier universities.

Located just outside Philadelphia in Bryn Mawr, The Shipley School serves the greater Philadelphia area with a comprehensive pre-K through 12th grade program. The school combines academic excellence with character development through its "Learn with Purpose" philosophy. Shipley offers a robust Advanced Placement curriculum, competitive athletic programs, and extensive arts opportunities including theater, music, and visual arts. The 30-acre campus features modern academic facilities, science and innovation centers, athletic fields, and arts spaces. The school maintains small class sizes and emphasizes community values while preparing students for success in college and beyond, with graduates consistently attending selective universities nationwide.