Lori Petrie Preschool in Downingtown, PA, serves 30 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban early childhood program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with two teachers supporting its co–ed enrollment.
Approximately 20% of students at this Downingtown preschool represent diverse racial backgrounds.
Lori Petrie Preschool operates within a large suburban community and offers early childhood education without religious affiliation.
The program provides early learning opportunities for children ages PK–K in the Downingtown area.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
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 Lori Petrie Preschool?
The application deadline for Lori Petrie Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lori Petrie Preschool is Bishop Shanahan High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Joseph School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Step By Step Montessori Preschool (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Step By Step Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
122 W Pennsylvania Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5010
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5010
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 647 students Tuition listed
Mission For Educating Children With Autism
Special Education School
115 Washington Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 873-6291
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 873-6291
0.3 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students
Copeland Run Academy
Daycare / Preschool
407 Lloyd Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4423
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4423
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Bishop Shanahan High School
(Catholic)
220 Woodbine Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-1300
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-1300
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
1.2 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
5.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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All-boys (Episcopal)
1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
6.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
1237 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
7.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Sports: 3
St. Philomena Academy
(Catholic)
640 Buck Run Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 952-4422
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 952-4422
8.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 647 students Tuition listed
213 Little Conestoga Road
Uwchland, PA 19480
(610) 458-7177
Uwchland, PA 19480
(610) 458-7177
5 miles
Gr: 1-8 Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
721 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6530
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6530
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Devereux Brandywine
All-boys | Special Education School
160 Devereux Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
5.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
2875 Manor Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-5961
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-5961
6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 477 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Step By Step Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
122 W Pennsylvania Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5010
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-5010
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 647 students Tuition listed
Copeland Run Academy
Daycare / Preschool
407 Lloyd Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4423
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4423
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Just Children
Daycare / Preschool
989 E Lancaster Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(215) 942-4100
Downingtown, PA 19335
(215) 942-4100
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Creative Kids Of Downingtown
Daycare / Preschool
1424 Poorhouse Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-2300
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-2300
1.9 miles
Gr: K | 7 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
9308 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
9308 miles
Gr: K | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Penn's Grove School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 South Fifth St
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6615
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6615
9308 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Bart-colerain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1336 Noble Rd
Christiana, PA 17509
(717) 529-2181
Christiana, PA 17509
(717) 529-2181
9308.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
200 Wickersham Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6670
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6670
9308.1 miles
Gr: 1-2 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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