Phebe Anna Thorne School

The Thorne preschool at Bryn Mawr College is a play-based program where children grow and learn through active exploration, problem solving, and socialization.
Experienced teachers and interested undergraduates facilitate the children's classroom experiences.
The Thorne kindergarten (located on the campus of Haverford College) balances children's choices of activities with developmentally appropriate, teacher-directed, instructional time.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Phebe Anna Thorne School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language-based support for children with speech and language delays (not disorders)
Year Founded
1952
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Phebe Anna Thorne School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 85%
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Phebe Anna Thorne School?
The acceptance rate of Phebe Anna Thorne School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. Phebe Anna Thorne School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is Phebe Anna Thorne School's ranking?
Phebe Anna Thorne School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Phebe Anna Thorne School?
The application deadline for Phebe Anna Thorne School is Jan. 15.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Delaware County, PA is $26,553 for elementary schools and $31,671 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Delaware County, PA is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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