Malvern School in Ambler, PA, offers early childhood education for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Founded in 1998, the school enrolls 37 students with a student–teacher ratio of 37:1.
The school has one teacher serving its early childhood program, with 14% of students identified as students of color.
Malvern School provides coeducational day care and early learning programs in the Ambler community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Malvern School?
The application deadline for Malvern School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Malvern School is Lakeside Girls Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kiddie Academy Of Montgomeryville (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lakeside Girls Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
111 Chestnut Ln
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
0.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students
Kiddie Academy Of Montgomeryville
Daycare / Preschool
1020 Horsham Rd
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-5437
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-5437
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Goddard School ![Goddard School Photo]( "Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
520 Stump Road
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
(215) 393-5996
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
(215) 393-5996
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
3400 Pickertown Rd
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 249-7734
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 249-7734
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lakeside Girls Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
111 Chestnut Ln
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
0.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students
3400 Pickertown Rd
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 249-7734
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 249-7734
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bucks Learning Academy
Alternative School
1425 Easton Rd
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 442-9270
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 442-9270
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School ![Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo]( "Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
1345 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lakeside Girls Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
111 Chestnut Ln
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
0.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students
3400 Pickertown Rd
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 249-7734
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 249-7734
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mary Mother Of The Redeemer School
(Catholic)
1321 Upper State Road
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-7101
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-7101
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students
Crossroads Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
832 Easton Rd
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-8647
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-8647
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 30 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kiddie Academy Of Montgomeryville
Daycare / Preschool
1020 Horsham Rd
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-5437
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-5437
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Goddard School ![Goddard School Photo]( "Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
520 Stump Road
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
(215) 393-5996
Montgomeryville, PA 18936
(215) 393-5996
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Mary Mother Of The Redeemer School
(Catholic)
1321 Upper State Road
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-7101
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 412-7101
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students
Chesterbrook Academy ![Chesterbrook Academy Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Manor Dr
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 997-9085
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 997-9085
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 102 students
Crossroads Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
832 Easton Rd
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-8647
Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-8647
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 30 students
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Quick Facts
Glen Acres Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Delancey Pl
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1700
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1700
9323.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
J R Fugett Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2900
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-2900
9324.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 930 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
West Chester East High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Ellis Ln
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3800
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3800
9324.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Penn Wood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1470 Johnny's Way
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1900
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1900
9324.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1332 Enterprise Dr
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 701-3333
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 701-3333
9324.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 2,874 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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