About the School
- Since 1968, Discovery has been dedicated to fulfilling the needs of the total child.
- Our mission is to blend the emotional, cognitive and physical aspects of the child into a whole being.
- Learning through play, at child centered learning stations and hands on experiences, is the cornerstone of our program.
- We advocate proper nutrition, improved health and daily interaction with nature and the environment.
- Discovery School & Camp is dedicated to fulfilling the needs of the total child.
- Our intention is to blend the emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of the child into a whole being.
- Learning through play at child centered workstations and by means of actual experience is the cornerstone of the program.
- We advocate proper nutrition, improved health and daily interaction with nature and the environment, at our fully accredited school.
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
4 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Discovery School & Camp?
The application deadline for Discovery School & Camp is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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700 Old Forge Lane
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1133Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 647-4001
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Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
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300 S Five Points Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 692-4155
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Gr: K-12 | 147 students
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West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
Distance: 1.1 mi
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West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 819-4282
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Gr: NS-K
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West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 430-8682
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Gr: K-12 | 147 students
Sports: 3
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West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
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Gr: PK-12 | 693 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 61
Friends
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
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Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
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Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
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Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
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1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
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655 Sugartown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6773
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 147 students
Sports: 3
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West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
Extracurriculars: 13
1190 McDermott Dr
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 24
Friends
415 N High Street
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2937
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
211 W Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
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1327 E Boot Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1000
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 26 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
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West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 647-4001
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
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(610) 692-4155
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(610) 430-8682
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1 E Chestnut St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-9622
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(484) 266-1600
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1600
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1150 Delancey Pl
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1700
West Chester, PA 19382
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(484) 266-2900
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(484) 266-2900
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