For the 2024 school year, there are 118 private schools serving 15,012 students in Chester County, PA (there are 107 public schools, serving 86,496 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Chester County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Chester County, PA include Westtown School, Villa Maria Academy High School and Kimberton Waldorf School.
The average tuition cost is $20,936, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,237.
Top Ranked Chester County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19 E Central Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
Grades: 1-12
| 207 students
410 W Seven Stars Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-3635
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-3635
Grades: PK-12
| 240 students
583 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 686 students
1190 McDermott Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 719-0240
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 719-0240
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Fusion Academy Malvern![Fusion Academy Malvern Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more. Fusion Academy Malvern Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]()
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Alternative School
700 Steel Lane, Suite 200
Malvern, PA 19355
(877) 673-8893
Malvern, PA 19355
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
290 State Rd
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-9576
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-9576
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Bishop Shanahan High School
(Catholic)
220 Woodbine Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-1300
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Charlestown Playhouse![Charlestown Playhouse Photo Charlestown Playhouse Photo]()
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Daycare / Preschool
2478 Charlestown Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-2762
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-2762
Grades: PK-K
| 63 students
The Church Farm School![The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus. The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus.]()
![The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus. The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus.](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/23000/23250/The_Church_Farm_School-cn06elkm3s0gwck80wsssscw0-160x160c.jpg)
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
The Concept School![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma. The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]()
![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma. The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/25000/25022/The-Concept-School-eagflomm7jsww08so88ks0kk4-160x160c.jpg)
Alternative School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
905 S Waterloo Rd
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 353-6522
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 353-6522
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Devereux Brandywine
All-boys | Special Education School
160 Devereux Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
Glenmoore, PA 19343
(484) 228-4750
Grades: 1-12
| 97 students
Devereux Mapleton Day and Residential School
Special Education School
655 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6781
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6781
Grades: 1-12
| 52 students
363 N. Valley Forge Road
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 688-7337
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 688-7337
Grades: 6-12
| 325 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
221 3rd Ave
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-7562
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-7562
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Hopewell Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
852 Hopewell Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-1545
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-1545
Grades: PK
| 202 students
Kesher Israel Preschool & Kindergarten![Kesher Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo Kesher Israel Preschool & Kindergarten Photo]()
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Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1000 Pottstown Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-4457
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-4457
Grades: NS-K
| 197 students
Malvern Preparatory School![Malvern Preparatory School Photo Malvern Preparatory School Photo]()
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All-boys (Catholic)
418 S. Warren Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-1100
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-1100
Grades: 6-12
| 652 students
1141 Kimberton Road
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 827-7222
Chester Springs, PA 19425
(610) 827-7222
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
2875 Manor Rd
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-5961
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 384-5961
Grades: PK-9
| 1,259 students
St. Agnes Catholic School![St. Agnes Catholic School Photo St. Agnes Catholic School Photo]()
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(Catholic)
211 W Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
Grades: NS-8
| 389 students
2330 Kimberton Rd
Kimberton, PA 19442
(610) 933-2453
Kimberton, PA 19442
(610) 933-2453
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8999
Grades: PK-8
| 647 students
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School
(Catholic)
300 Daly Dr
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-8400
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
6 Greenlawn Rd
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 644-1670
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 644-1670
Grades: PK-8
| 201 students
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
115 Channing Ave
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-5797
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-5797
Grades: PK-8
| 382 students
Saints Simon & Jude School![Saints Simon & Jude School Photo - 2021 Archdiocese of Philadelphia School of Distinguished Instruction Saints Simon & Jude School Photo - 2021 Archdiocese of Philadelphia School of Distinguished Instruction]()
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(Catholic)
6 Cavanaugh Ct
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 696-5249
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 696-5249
Grades: NS-8
| 372 students
Ss Peter And Paul School
(Catholic)
1327 E Boot Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1000
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 337 students
721 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6530
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6530
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
420 W Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-3035
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-3035
Grades: NS-9
| 185 students
Vanguard School![Vanguard School Photo - The Vanguard School, Malvern, PA Vanguard School Photo - The Vanguard School, Malvern, PA]()
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Special Education School
1777 N. Valley Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
Grades: PK-12
| 265 students
370 Central Ave
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-2551
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-2551
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
280 IHM Drive
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-4864
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-4864
Grades: NS-8
| 297 students
West Chester Friends School
(Friends)
415 N High Street
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2615
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2615
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
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Chester County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 Griest Road
Nottingham, PA 19362
(828) 254-6345
Nottingham, PA 19362
(828) 254-6345
Grades: 1-9
| 40 students
272 Ashville Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(717) 548-8948
Oxford, PA 19363
(717) 548-8948
Grades: 1-8
| 26 students
Chesterbrook Academy (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
315 Technology Dr
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-5177
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-5177
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Discovery School & Camp (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool
325 N 5 Points Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-5984
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-5984
Grades: PK-K
| 4 students
Pin Oak School (Closed 2014)
(Amish)
601 Beaver Dam Rd
Honey Brook, PA 19344
(610) 273-7817
Honey Brook, PA 19344
(610) 273-7817
Grades: 1-8
| 30 students
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2023)
(Catholic)
205 Church Road
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-3633
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-3633
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
St. Monica School (Closed 2023)
(Catholic)
601 First Ave
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 644-8848
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 644-8848
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
West Chester SDA School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
826 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 431-4465
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 431-4465
Grades: 3-7
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Chester County, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Chester County, PA include Westtown School, Villa Maria Academy High School and Kimberton Waldorf School.
How many private schools are located in Chester County, PA?
118 private schools are located in Chester County, PA.
How much do private schools cost in Chester County, PA?
The average tuition cost is $20,936, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average tuition cost of $12,237.
How diverse are private schools in Chester County, PA?
Chester County, PA private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Chester County, PA go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Chester County, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
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