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Best Pennsylvania Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools serving 2,483 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 in Pennsylvania include The Grayson School, Upland Country Day School, and The Shipley School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
30% of private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

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

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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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 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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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 | 214 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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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
(31)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Pennsylvania include The Grayson School, Upland Country Day School, and The Shipley School.
How many private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools are located in Pennsylvania?
10 private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools are located in Pennsylvania.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools are religiously affiliated in Pennsylvania?
30% of private preschools belonging to Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools in Pennsylvania are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).
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Private Schools
2,483
Students
$25,485
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
6:1
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