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 Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
4 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Ducklings Early Learning Center
Alternative School
700 Old Forge Lane
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(610) 467-1031
Kennett Square, PA 19348
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9.3 miles
Gr: K | 10 students Tuition listed
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Ducklings Early Learning Center
Alternative School
700 Old Forge Lane
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 467-1031
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 467-1031
9.3 miles
Gr: K | 10 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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Willistown Country Day Montessori
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365 Paoli Pike/1133Paoli Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-4001
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-4001
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Show N Tell Nursery Day School
Daycare / Preschool
300 S Five Points Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 692-4155
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 692-4155
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
1237 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Sports: 3
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Daycare / Preschool
1050 Andrew Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 430-8682
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 430-8682
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
Ymca Kindergarten Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1 E Chestnut St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-9622
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-9622
1.6 miles
Gr: K | 16 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1237 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Sports: 3
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 665 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Concept School ![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]( "The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, \"Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways\" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.")
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Church Farm School ![The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus.]( "The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus.")
All-boys (Episcopal)
1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Devereux Mapleton School
Alternative School
655 Sugartown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6773
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6773
4.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students
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Location
Miles
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Willistown Country Day Montessori
Montessori School
365 Paoli Pike/1133Paoli Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-4001
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-4001
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1237 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Sports: 3
1190 McDermott Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
West Chester Friends School
(Friends)
415 N High Street
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2937
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2937
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agnes Catholic School ![St. Agnes Catholic School Photo]( "St. Agnes Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
211 W Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
Willistown Country Day Montessori
Montessori School
365 Paoli Pike/1133Paoli Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-4001
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-4001
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Show N Tell Nursery Day School
Daycare / Preschool
300 S Five Points Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 692-4155
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 692-4155
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1050 Andrew Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 430-8682
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 430-8682
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
Ymca Kindergarten Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1 E Chestnut St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-9622
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-9622
1.6 miles
Gr: K | 16 students Tuition listed
1190 McDermott Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Avon Grove Intrmd School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
395 S. Jennersville Road
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-2010
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-2010
9305.3 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 1,436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
383 S Jennersville Rd
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-9803
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-9803
9305.3 miles
Gr: K-1 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Chester County Technical College High School - Pennocks
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
280 Pennocks Bridge Road
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 345-1800
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 345-1800
9305.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 St. Regis Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142
9306.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Octorara Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
226 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
9306.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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