2022 Best Christian High Schools in Pennsylvania

Germantown Friends School

• Private School
• PHILADELPHIA, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.15 out of 5  80 reviews

Alum: As a recent grad who went to GFS for 7 years, I can say that the school changed my life. No, it wasn't "perfect", but I love it and will be forever thankful for going there. Each student at GFS has a unique personality, and the environment is such that people can express themselves and not only be accepted, but embraced by the whole community. It is definitely more of a humanities centered school, but students will learn valuable deep thinking and analysis skills that will carry them through their lives. In addition, the teachers are incredibly accessible. If you ask them about an assignment, or even just want advice, they are respectful, helpful, and caring. Even after graduation, teachers still reach out and ask how I am doing. I also appreciate the creative nature of the school. J-Term changed my life in so many positive ways! Over the four years, J-term allowed me to start a new school club, student teach, and participate in two school exchanges.
GFS is such an amazing school.
Read 80 Reviews

• grade A+

• 1,070 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Episcopal Academy

• Private School
• NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.67 out of 5  138 reviews

Works Here: I have been fortunate to work at several different independent schools and the Episcopal Academy is the best! The community is warm and caring. Teachers challenge students to do their best while carefully encouraging and guiding them. The administration is supportive, forward thinking, and deeply engaged in the life of the school. The students are incredible - truly - and they have access to excellent educators and phenomenal facilities and programs.
Read 138 Reviews

• grade A+

• 1,288 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

George School

• Private School
• NEWTOWN, PA
• 9-12
• Rating 4.3 out of 5  125 reviews

Parent: My son chose George because of the diverse academics, the diverse community, and the recognition he would be treated as an individual. He is in 11th grade now and has thrived here. His teachers have celebrated his successes, worked with him 1:1 to support him through challenges, and he has made lifelong friends. He is more confident than ever before. As a parent, I appreciate the warmth of the community and the passion with which teachers teach. While it is still a year and a half away, I know my son will be ready for the next step in his educational journey!
Read 125 Reviews

• grade A+

• 540 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westtown School

• Private School
• WEST CHESTER, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.13 out of 5  95 reviews

Alum: Great school overall. Westtown's student body is extremely friendly and open, and the four years here have been a memorable experience. Would definitely come here again given the choice.

That being said, Westtown is overrated in certain academic areas, especially STEAM (STEM + Art). While it did encourage students to experiment across subjects and think critically, it also led to a worse grasp on the sciences.

That being said, there are resources for bright and hardworking students who are truly willing to go above and beyond (I met some of the smartest and most diligent people I know here), but the bar is high and they form their own little circle by sophomore year.

If it stops here I'd give the school a four-star, but Westtown's policies and effort during the pandemic was outstanding and definitely deserve an additional star. It did a great job of supporting the students and made sure we are safe and happy.

Thanks to Westtown, I got into my dream school despite the pandemic.
Read 95 Reviews

• grade A+

• 694 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Friends' Central School

• Private School
• WYNNEWOOD, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.47 out of 5  62 reviews

Parent: Words can't adequately express my gratitude for the Friends' Central community! Our family highly values education and the tuition is worth every penny for the school experience our children receive. From the youngest early childhood classes, children are supported, included, and taught that their actions and their kindness matters. The academics are vigorous, the differentiation of instruction applies to each individual student for a just-right curriculum that fits each child, the thematic teaching, and the culture of respect and inclusivity is felt at each grade level. Children blossom to their own unique potential.
Read 62 Reviews

• grade A+

• 806 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

William Penn Charter School

• Private School
• PHILADELPHIA, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.21 out of 5  110 reviews

Alum: Between my own PC experience, and from personally knowing many graduates of comparable college preparatory schools, there's not a better educational experience to be had in SE PA. If I had to name 1 out of many positive features, it'd be the multi-axial approach that PC takes to the definition of "education." Of course, academics are top-notch, but an A+ in Calculus, Language, or History is not ALL that PC teaches a young person. In addition, the elements of service, athletics, arts, diversity, all anchored in a rock solid moral foundation....make PC a place that will shape a student forever. Final draft: Recommended!
Read 110 Reviews

• grade A+

• 977 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Friends Select School

• Private School
• PHILADELPHIA, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4 out of 5  50 reviews

Senior: The academics are very challenging here, there are graded assignments every day which is great for motivated students and training them for college. The course selection is wide-ranging too. Faculty and students are welcoming and kind, especially because the school is small and it is a close-knit community.
Read 50 Reviews

• grade A+

• 590 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Abington Friends School

• Private School
• JENKINTOWN, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.73 out of 5  131 reviews

Parent: My daughter picked AFS for High School for its campus, culture and engaging community. She felt welcomed from the first time we visited thru her entire time so far even though her friends were going to school elsewhere. We couldn't be happier with our choice as our child is thriving academically as well as with her extracurricular activities. The student population is very diverse and her friends are spread out throughout Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery county. The school has additional learning opportunities outside the classroom, including those interested in the medical, business or law profession. A new athletics center with all of the amenities has recently opened. Our family loves being part of the AFS community!
Read 131 Reviews

• grade A+

• 583 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Church Farm School

• Private School
• EXTON, PA
• 9-12
• Rating 3.69 out of 5  42 reviews

Senior: When I first came to Church Farm school in 8th grade, I did not know what to expect. All I could think about was how am I going to fit in and who would I become friends with. By the end of the day, when my parents had left, I was greeted by not only the people in my class but the people in the upper grades. This truly showed me how much they had cared because they were once in the same position and knew exactly what I felt. It did not matter who you were, where you came from, or what you looked like. Living with your friends and seeing them 24/7 not only allows you to make great connections but it also allows you to make new brothers and be apart of a new family that you know has your back.

Church Farm School is where I had begun my high school career, and I am happy to say it is where I am going to graduate. Being able to continue to have the connections with my fellow brothers and teachers will allow me to feel like I have never left.
Read 42 Reviews

• grade A+

• 145 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Delaware County Christian School

• Private School
• NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.16 out of 5  107 reviews

Parent: I grew up in the area and attended the local public school. I wanted something more for my child and both my wife and I wanted something Christian. Delco Christian was the top school that had the most warming welcoming environment for my Wife, child and I during the open houses we attended.
We considered other private schools in the areas, but kept coming back to Delco Christian. We absolutely loved the school. Now my child is in the new Early Childhood Center Education program and is thriving and loving it! The moments where my child comes home singing Christian songs, knowing each and every word is just amazing. When your child starts saying his own prayers right from his/her heart is also a warming experience to witness. All of these experiences that occur make it ever more prevalent that the costs of tuition is well worth it.
We look forward to many more years at Delco Christian and seeing and hearing the growth of our Child not only academically but spiritually as well
Read 107 Reviews

• grade A+

• 607 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Veritas Scholars Academy

• Online School
• LANCASTER, PA
• 3-12
• Rating 4.47 out of 5  30 reviews

Parent: Veritas Scholars Academy is the best online Christian classical school. I love their clear and robust theological perspective. Bible isn’t just a class, it informs every subject. I love the thorough and deep academic grounding. I appreciate the balance between having a goal/plan and being able to tailor the rate of each subject for my individual students in their accredited diploma program. Veritas has amazing teachers who are experts in their field and enthusiastic about passing on the knowledge and love of learning to their students. The administration and customer service are committed and responsive to parents and students.
Read 30 Reviews

• grade A

• 3,500 Students
• 31:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Coventry Christian Schools

• Private School
• POTTSTOWN, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.43 out of 5  23 reviews

Parent: The choice of how & where to school children is one of the major decisions parents must make for their children. As parents of four children, this was a growing concern as our first child was reaching school age. While there were many options available that we explored, we are continually confident that Coventry Christian Schools was the best option for our family. With children now in the secondary and elementary levels, we remain grateful for this school community. Our top three reasons are: strong educational value(classical school model), family friendly community, and a safe environment on multiple levels. Such a blessing to have this major decision secure, having CCS as an wonderful aid in our primary role to parent our children. Lastly, each of children love going to this school! :)
Read 23 Reviews

• grade A

• 416 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Veritas Academy

• Private School
• LEOLA, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.52 out of 5  33 reviews

Alum: Veritas boasts a fantastic music program! The campus is extremely safe, as the school is built into the Leola township building, which is protected by self-locking doors and kind, attentive policemen. Academically, the classes are more challenging than most schools, but are not unnecessarily difficult for the average diligent student. Veritas is not publicly funded, and is also a younger school, founded in 1996. This limitation makes the growth of the school steady, but gradual. The school's science department, featuring Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Anatomy and Physiology, and Statistics, has seen lots of progress, but is the school's least developed area.
Read 33 Reviews

• grade A

• 288 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Philadelphia-Montgomery Christian Academy

• Private School
• ERDENHEIM, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.36 out of 5  66 reviews

Alum: Phil-Mont has great teachers who are committed to the success of their students. The school’s staff and faculty are credentialed professionals with years of experience. Several of the teachers have been there for over thirty years! The Phil-Mont community is supportive, the environment is safe, and the academics are strong. After Phil-Mont, I went on to complete three postsecondary degrees (a bachelor’s degree, and two masters degrees), and I feel that Phil-Mont prepared me well for that path. I thrived academically, emotionally, and spiritually in college because of the solid spiritual and academic foundation I received at Phil-Mont. I wouldn’t hesitate to send my kids to this school. Like many private preparatory schools, Phil-Mont is a significant financial investment. At Phil-Mont, however, you get what you pay for. I, for one, cannot imagine a better way to use my resources than to invest them in my child’s spiritual and academic growth and maturity.
Read 66 Reviews

• grade A

• 275 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dock Mennonite Academy

• Private School
• LANSDALE, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.35 out of 5  139 reviews

Parent: Our family has been blessed with a Dock Mennonite Academy education thus far for 2 of our 4 children! Our Middle School experience with smaller class/grade sizes, an academically challenging curriculum, as well as being welcomed into a loving and supportive community has helped our children and family as a whole! Incorporating a faith-based education into our lives has encouraged our children to develop a greater appreciation for different beliefs/religions as well as strengthening their own spiritual awareness. The friendships that have been made between families raising their children with the same values has made the middle school years much easier and with an incredible amount of support!
Read 139 Reviews

• grade A

• 737 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Covenant Christian Academy

• Private School
• HARRISBURG, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.24 out of 5  25 reviews

Niche User: Covenant Christian Academy is a wonderful school! After moving and spending the past year teaching at another christian school, I am even more convinced that Covenant is a truly special school. The high school students at Covenant have a maturity that is unique for their age and are engaged in learning in a way that I have not seen elsewhere. This community of educators and families, sharing a love for Christ and for education, is doing a wonderful job at cultivating a love for learning and shaping these students into deep thinkers.
Read 25 Reviews

• grade A

• 233 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Trinity Christian School

• Private School
• WILKINSBURG, PA
• K-12
• Rating 3.97 out of 5  65 reviews

Niche User: Trinity has been a great overall education experience. The academics are strong for a private school, the school offers plenty of activities and extracurriculars for students in the fifth grade and up, and provide students with fundamentals needed for their future. As a high school student, I would've hoped for a better Guidance program, as a lot of work for college and standardized test prep was done on my own or with outside guidance counselors. But, Trinity definitely is a wonderful environment for learning and growing in friendship, abilities, and faith.
Read 65 Reviews

• grade A

• 300 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grace Prep High School

• Private School
• STATE COLLEGE, PA
• 9-12
• Rating 4.22 out of 5  23 reviews

Niche User: I attended this school my junior year of high school. I was accepted with open arms. I would recommend anyone to attend if you have a chance. I only had a hard time getting there each morning cause I drove myself 45 minutes to get there in the morning and come home after school. This school helped me become a better person and improve my life spiritually. The teachers here are amazing and care about all the students. The administration is really good and well managed. It is very small but so worth it. If I lived closer I would have attended my senior year too and previous years of my high school life. It is located in a good location and is safe for students. This school is a lot like a family and I am still connected to it and stay in touch with many of my friends that still attend. The clubs and sports are well managed and have great opportunities to be involved in. I love this school and miss it very much!
Read 23 Reviews

• grade A

• 65 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Erie First Christian Academy

• Private School
• ERIE, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 3.95 out of 5  22 reviews

• grade A

• 236 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Plumstead Christian School

• Private School
• PLUMSTEADVILLE, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.04 out of 5  45 reviews

Parent: My family has been part of the Plumstead Christian School community for twelve years, and we couldn't be happier. We have three recent graduates who were not only fully prepared for college, but all of them stepped onto their top tier college campuses with more than one full year of college under their belts because of the Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses that PCS offers. All three of our PCS alumni were successful in college - two graduating summa cum laude - and all three are gainfully employed. More than this, we are happy that they think biblically, and they got this foundation from their time at PCS. Thank you PCS for blessings our family in this way!
Read 45 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 339 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West-Mont Christian Academy

• Private School
• POTTSTOWN, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.42 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: I love the atmosphere that the students bring to the enviroment. The teachers are great, caring,loving. Totally recommened this school
Read 12 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 147 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Shore Christian Academy

• Private School
• SHIREMANSTOWN, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 3.85 out of 5  26 reviews

Parent: We are in our 4th year at West Shore Christian Academy and couldn't be happier. The Biblical worldview that is weaved through every aspect of the curriculum is something that was important to us, without sacrificing our high academic standards. We have been thoroughly impressed with the teachers and administration and look forward to the years to come. We highly recommend WSCA!
Read 26 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 332 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

International Christian High School

• Private School
• PHILADELPHIA, PA
• 9-12
• Rating 3.8 out of 5  20 reviews

Niche User: This is a great high school. I'm an international student, who graduated from this high school. This school left a lot of impression for me, especially teachers who are very active in teaching and helping students. Besides, the school also organizes interesting outdoor activities for students. These outdoor activities help students more active and reduce stress. In school, teachers not only teach the knowledge in books but also apply and teach students about the lessons that God taught. Although ICHS is small, it always contains emotional frameworks between teachers and students, especially between children and the almighty father (God).
Read 20 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 120 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Blue Mountain Academy

• Private School
• HAMBURG, PA
• 9-12
• Rating 3.65 out of 5  34 reviews

Junior: I went to Blue Mountain academy since 2019, when I was a sophomore. Now that I am a junior, I can say a lot of things about my experience at BMA. I honestly, can't put it into words, but, I will explain. My experience is the best. The things that they teach here are very important and valuable, especially about our Christian life. The teachers are very loving and kind to the students. Besides the teaching, the food is great and I love that they give us, students, the opportunity to help make the food. It is a blessing! Also, living in the dorms, has helped m to change, to become more socially active and being with people your age, you can learn from each other and discover unbreakable friendships. However, most importantly, the Christian life is great here. I see that this school really cares about our spiritual life as every activity ties into that. I recommend that if you really want to expand your spiritual life, I suggest you to come at Blue Mountain academy.
Read 34 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 98 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Eden Christian Academy

• Private School
• PITTSBURGH, PA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.04 out of 5  56 reviews

Sophomore: Eden Christian Academy is a wonderful school that I went to since I was in Kindergarten. Of course going to a private school you see the opportunities and environments of huge public schools. But I would say Eden has one of the best environments you could ever surround yourself with. Fun and friendly people who all are continuing and encouraging each other’s journeys with Christ. Also, the teachers truly care about you as a person and are all amazing and helpful, and definitely pushes for the best for every students future. Also, you do not miss out on the high school experience because Eden offers tons of sports, events, and overall just a lot of exciting things for high school students. Eden had been great to me and is truly an amazing school.
Read 56 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 658 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio