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Pennsylvania Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 35 private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) serving 11,879 students in Pennsylvania. You can also find more schools membership associations in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) in Pennsylvania include The Agnes Irwin School, Greene Street Friends School, and The Haverford School.
The average tuition cost is $25,926, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private preschool average tuition cost of $10,806.
43% of private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) in Pennsylvania (2026-27)

Kimberton Waldorf School Photo
Kimberton Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
410 W Seven Stars Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-3635
(5)
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Newtown Friends School Photo
Newtown Friends School
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 14
Friends
1450 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2225
(10)
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The Agnes Irwin School Photo
The Agnes Irwin School
Gr: NS-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
(3)
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The Baldwin School Photo
The Baldwin School
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students
Sports: 14
All-girls
701 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2700
(2)
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Map of Delaware County Christian School
Delaware County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 16
Christian
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
(1)
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Friends School Haverford Photo
Friends School Haverford
Gr: NS-3 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 19
Friends
851 Buck Lane
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-2334
(8)
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Map of Friends' Central Lower School
Friends' Central Lower School
Gr: NS-5 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Friends
228 Old Gulph Rd
Wynnewood, PA 19096
(610) 642-7575
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Germantown Friends School Photo
Germantown Friends School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,157 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 74
Friends
31 W Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
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The Gladwyne Montessori School Photo
The Gladwyne Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
920 Youngsford Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 649-1761
(10)
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The Grayson School Photo
The Grayson School
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum
211 Matsonford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(484) 428-3241
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Greene Street Friends School Photo
Greene Street Friends School
Gr: NS-8 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Friends
20 W. Armat Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7000
(4)
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Harrisburg Academy Photo
Harrisburg Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
10 Erford Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
(6)
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The Haverford School Photo
The Haverford School
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 32
All-boys
450 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
(610) 642-3020
(1)
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Holy Child Academy Photo
Holy Child Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
475 Shadeland Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 259-2712
(7)
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Holy Child School at Rosemont Photo
Holy Child School at Rosemont
Gr: NS-8 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
1344 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-1000
(1)
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Lancaster Country Day School Photo
Lancaster Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 568 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15
725 Hamilton Road
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 392-2916
(1)
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Meadowbrook School Photo
Meadowbrook School
Gr: NS-6 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
1641 Hampton Rd
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-3238
(6)
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Map of Media-Providence Friends School
Media-Providence Friends School
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Friends
125 W. 3rd Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
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The Miquon School Photo
The Miquon School
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
2025 Harts Lane
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 828-1231
(5)
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Montgomery School Photo
Montgomery School
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
1141 Kimberton Road
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(484) 326-8822
(2)
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Norwood-fontbonne Academy Photo
Norwood-fontbonne Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
(6)
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The Pen Ryn School Photo
The Pen Ryn School
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
235 S Olds Blvd
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 547-1800
(12)
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Map of The Philadelphia School
The Philadelphia School
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
2501 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 545-5323
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Plymouth Meeting Friends School Photo
Plymouth Meeting Friends School
Gr: NS-6 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Friends
2150 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 828-2288
(4)
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Sacred Heart Academy Photo
Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-girls (Catholic)
480 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3915
(2)
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St. Peter's School Photo
St. Peter's School
Gr: NS-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
(4)
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The Shipley School Photo
The Shipley School
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
(5)
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Upland Country Day School Photo
Upland Country Day School
Gr: NS-9 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
420 W Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-3035
(7)
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Vanguard School Photo
Vanguard School
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
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The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia Photo
The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 11
6000 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 248-1662
(6)
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Waldron Mercy Academy Photo
Waldron Mercy Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
513 Montgomery Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
(610) 664-9847
(4)
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Map of West Chester Friends School
West Chester Friends School
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 24
Friends
415 N High Street
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2937
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Map of York Country Day School
York Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
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United Friends School Photo
United Friends School
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Friends
1018 West Broad St
Quakertown, PA 18951
(215) 538-1733
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The Walden School Photo
The Walden School
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
901 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 892-8000
(33)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) in Pennsylvania include The Agnes Irwin School, Greene Street Friends School, and The Haverford School.
How many private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) are located in Pennsylvania?
35 private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) are located in Pennsylvania.
How much do private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) cost in Pennsylvania?
The average tuition cost is $25,926, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $10,806.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
43% of private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).
35
Private Schools
11,879
Students
$25,926
Avg. Tuition
28%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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