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Exton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 703 students in Exton, PA, 6% of all K-12 students in Exton, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
30% of private schools in Exton, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 703
  • Average Tuition: $55,440
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Exton, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 703
  • Average Tuition: $55,440
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Exton, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Exton Private Schools (2026-27)

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Exton Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Exton
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
141 Arrandale Blvd
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 839-8113
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The Church Farm School Photo
The Church Farm School
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys (Episcopal)
1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
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Map of Ss Philip & James Elementary School
Ss Philip & James Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
721 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6530
(5)
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Map of Children's House Of Exton
Children's House Of Exton
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Daycare / Preschool
125 S Village Ave
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-1446
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The Goddard School - Exton Photo
The Goddard School - Exton
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
300 Carlisle Court
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6698
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Map of Great Beginnings Christian Kindergarten
Great Beginnings Christian Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
181 Sharp Ln
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-0981
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Kindercare Learning Center Photo
Kindercare Learning Center
Gr: K | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
55 S Village Ave
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 594-9511
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Map of Magic Years Childcare And Pres
Magic Years Childcare And Pres
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
130 S Village Ave
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-2350
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Map of North Exton KinderCare
North Exton KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
55 South Village Ave.
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 594-9511
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Map of Whiteland Montessori School
Whiteland Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Montessori School
1101 E Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 594-4727
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Exton, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Chesterbrook Academy
Chesterbrook Academy
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
101 Tanner Dr
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 524-9424
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Exton, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

10
Private Schools
703
Students
-48.1% (-651 students) 10-yr
$55,440
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
36%
Students of Color
+33.3% (+9.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-6.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Exton)
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,233 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearExton, PA Total Schools
20259
202410
20239
20229
20219
202010
201910
201810
201710
201610
201510
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# Students
703 Students
273,216 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearExton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202578126179
202475117172
202379123174
202285150185
202185147180
202089131171
2019121138175
2018121136172
2017136152180
2016136151178
2015135146167
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% Students of Color
36%
27%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearExton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202536%27%34%
202435%27%34%
202337%26%33%
202253%26%33%
202153%25%32%
202047%25%32%
201923%25%31%
201822%25%31%
201727%25%32%
201627%25%32%
201527%25%32%
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0.64
0.60

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearExton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.640.600.65
20240.640.590.65
20230.640.590.65
20220.730.590.64
20210.730.590.64
20200.690.580.64
20190.630.570.63
20180.630.570.63
20170.600.540.61
20160.600.540.61
20150.600.540.61
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
53 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearExton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20257%4%5%
20249%3%5%
20239%4%5%
20228%4%4%
20218%4%4%
20206%3%4%
20196%3%4%
20186%4%4%
20175%3%4%
20165%3%4%
20155%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearExton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20233%4%9%
202214%4%8%
202114%4%9%
202013%4%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
64 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearExton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20259%10%7%
20248%10%7%
20238%10%8%
202211%10%7%
202111%10%7%
202010%10%8%
20196%10%7%
20186%10%7%
20175%9%7%
20165%9%7%
20155%9%8%
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# White Students
201 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
28%
58%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Trends

YearExton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202528%58%52%
202428%59%52%
202328%59%52%
202224%60%54%
202124%60%54%
202022%61%54%
201943%61%56%
201843%61%56%
201738%64%58%
201638%64%58%
201538%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
378 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
53%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearExton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202553%23%26%
202452%23%26%
202352%23%25%
202243%22%25%
202143%22%25%
202049%22%24%
201943%22%24%
201843%21%23%
201751%21%22%
201651%21%22%
201551%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
52 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearExton, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202514:111:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201812:112:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$55,440
$13,229
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
46%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,000
$6,689
Average Endowment Size
$170 million
$53.99 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Exton, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Exton, PA include The Church Farm School and Ss Philip & James Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Exton?
10 private schools are located in Exton.
How diverse are private schools in Exton?
Exton private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Exton go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Exton are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Exton?
30% of private schools in Exton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Methodist).
Which private schools in Exton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Exton include: Great Beginnings Christian Kindergarten vs. Ss Philip & James Elementary School

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