Hopewell Christian Preschool in Downingtown, PA, serves 202 students in a preschool–only early childhood program within a suburban community.
Founded in 2000, the school operates with a Methodist orientation and holds membership in the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The preschool maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with an average class size of 14 across its 20 teachers.
The student body includes 4.17% students of color, reflecting aspects of local diversity within the Downingtown area.
Hopewell Christian Preschool offers rolling admissions and ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for student body size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Hopewell Christian Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hopewell Christian Preschool often compared to?
Hopewell Christian Preschool is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph School by visitors of our site.
What is Hopewell Christian Preschool's ranking?
Hopewell Christian Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Hopewell Christian Preschool?
The application deadline for Hopewell Christian Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Hopewell Christian Preschool vs. St. Joseph School
The nearest high school to Hopewell Christian Preschool is Bishop Shanahan High School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Joseph School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Copeland Run Academy (2.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Copeland Run Academy
Daycare / Preschool
407 Lloyd Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4423
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4423
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 647 students Tuition listed
Step By Step Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
122 W Pennsylvania Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5010
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5010
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Mission For Educating Children With Autism
Special Education School
115 Washington Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 873-6291
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 873-6291
2.8 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students
Downingtown KinderCare ![Downingtown KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Downingtown KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
200 Whitford Hills Rd.
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6555
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6555
3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Shanahan High School
(Catholic)
220 Woodbine Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-1300
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-1300
3.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Devereux Brandywine
All-boys | Special Education School
160 Devereux Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1784 Fairview Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 469-9236
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(610) 469-9236
6.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Honey Brook Christian Academy
(Christian)
210 Cupola Road
Honey Brook, PA 19344
(610) 566-5396
Honey Brook, PA 19344
(610) 566-5396
7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Tuition 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
7.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 647 students Tuition listed
Devereux Brandywine
All-boys | Special Education School
160 Devereux Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
213 Little Conestoga Road
Uwchland, PA 19480
(610) 458-7177
Uwchland, PA 19480
(610) 458-7177
3.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
2875 Manor Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-5961
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-5961
4.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 477 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Meadow Creek Parochial School
(Mennonite)
149 Meadowcreek Road
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Copeland Run Academy
Daycare / Preschool
407 Lloyd Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4423
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4423
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 647 students Tuition listed
Step By Step Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
122 W Pennsylvania Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5010
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5010
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Downingtown KinderCare ![Downingtown KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Downingtown KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
200 Whitford Hills Rd.
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6555
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6555
3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students
Just Children
Daycare / Preschool
989 E Lancaster Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(215) 942-4100
Downingtown, PA 19335
(215) 942-4100
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 8 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
200 Wickersham Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6670
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6670
9310.6 miles
Gr: 1-2 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 Garfield Street
Oxford, PA 19363
(484) 365-6150
Oxford, PA 19363
(484) 365-6150
9310.6 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
536 Hodgson St
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6625
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6625
9310.6 miles
Gr: K | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Nottingham School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
736 Garfield St
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6632
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6632
9310.6 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Oxford Area High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Waterway Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6640
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6640
9310.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,089 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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