Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Glen Mills Schools
About the School
- The Glen Mills Schools was founded in 1826, originally incorporated as the Philadelphia House of Refuge.
- The Philadelphia House of Refuge was the third school of its type in the country, following the New York House of Refuge in 1824 and the Boston House of Refuge in 1825.
- The program includes room and board, clothing, behavior management, individual and group counseling, academic and vocational programming, medical and dental services, as well as athletic and recreational opportunities.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Glen Mills Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Student Body
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glen Mills Schools's ranking?
Glen Mills Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Glen Mills Schools?
The application deadline for Glen Mills Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Glen Mills Schools is The Concept School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Thomas The Apostle School (2.9 miles away)
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Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
737 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3230
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Special Education School (Friends)
19 E Central Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
1777 N. Valley Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys | Special Education School
160 Devereux Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
162 Egypt Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 277-0660
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
737 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3230
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Special Education School (Friends)
19 E Central Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
1777 N. Valley Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys | Special Education School
160 Devereux Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
162 Egypt Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 277-0660
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
737 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3230
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Special Education School (Friends)
19 E Central Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
1777 N. Valley Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys | Special Education School
160 Devereux Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
Distance: 18.5 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
162 Egypt Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 277-0660
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
1777 N. Valley Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
Distance: 202.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Sports: 3
Christian
224 Pittsburgh St
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8222
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
Catholic
430 Valleybrook Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-8134
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
20 Creek Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(484) 645-5473
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
102 Paddock Ln
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
102 Paddock Lane
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Distance: 4.7 mi
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
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Alternative School
6201 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 571-0230
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
Catholic
430 Valleybrook Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-8134
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Catholic
300 Daly Dr
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-8400
Distance: 4.7 mi
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
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
2510 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3247
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
Catholic
430 Valleybrook Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-8134
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
20 Creek Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(484) 645-5473
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
102 Paddock Ln
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
102 Paddock Lane
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
160 Ridge Rd
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(610) 459-8663
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Deaver Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
9296.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Elkton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 James St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5000
9296.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Elkton Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 North St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5010
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5010
9296.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Gilpin Manor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 Newark Ave
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5040
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5040
9296.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Thomson Estates Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Thomson Dr
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5080
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5080
9296.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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