The Shipley School Photo - Shipley Upper School

Best Bryn Mawr Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 3,179 students in Bryn Mawr, PA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Bryn Mawr, PA include Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr, The Shipley School, and The Agnes Irwin School.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
40% of private preschools in Bryn Mawr, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Bryn Mawr Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Agnes Irwin School
The Agnes Irwin School Photo
All-girls
(3)
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Gr: NS-12 | 635 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Baldwin School
The Baldwin School Photo
All-girls
(2)
701 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-2700
Gr: PK-12 | 566 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Cheder Chabad Philadelphia
(Jewish)
276 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 520-1482
Gr: NS-8 | 268 students
Holy Child School at Rosemont
Holy Child School at Rosemont Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
1344 Montgomery Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 922-1000
Gr: NS-8 | 340 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Photo - Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls K-12, founded in 1865 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Known as SHA, the private girls' school is located in PA outside of Philadelphia with elementary, middle and upper school divisions located on one campus.
All-girls (Catholic)
480 S Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 527-3915
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Shipley School
The Shipley School Photo - Shipley Upper School
(5)
814 Yarrow Street
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-4300
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sts Colman-john Neumann
Sts Colman-john Neumann Photo
(Catholic)
372 Highland Ln
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-3266
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students
Phebe Anna Thorne Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
101 N Merion Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 645-0204
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Phebe Anna Thorne School
Daycare / Preschool
1029 Wyndon Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-7913
Gr: NS-K | 43 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
The West Hill School (Preschool)
Daycare / Preschool
1455 West Hill Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 525-7660
Gr: NS-PK | 67 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
750 Montgomery Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 526-9244
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Bryn Mawr)
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,179 Students
176,605 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
434 Teachers
13,951 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
49%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
33 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1232
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$37,004
$12,883
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
41%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,833
$4,438
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$500 million
$53.91 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.62
# American Indian Students
2 Students
216 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
175 Students
5,463 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
7,167 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
226 Students
14,743 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
2,266 Students
90,413 Students
% White Students
71%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
159 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
474 Students
56,499 Students
% of Others Students
15%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
22 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Bryn Mawr, PA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Bryn Mawr, PA include Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr, The Shipley School, and The Agnes Irwin School.
How many private preschools are located in Bryn Mawr?
10 private preschools are located in Bryn Mawr.
How diverse are private preschools in Bryn Mawr?
Bryn Mawr private preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Bryn Mawr?
40% of private preschools in Bryn Mawr are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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