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Upland Country Day School Photo - Upland began the first international exchange program at the middle school level in the country. Each year, two or more students from Turku, Finland spend their ninth grade year at Upland and Upland 8th and 9th graders travel to Finland and Germany or England to play hockey or lacrosse, experience the culture and take part in a tradition that dates back more than 35 years.
Upland Country Day School

Best Kennett Square Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 424 students in Kennett Square, PA (there are 7 public schools, serving 5,003 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Kennett Square, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private school in Kennett Square, PA is Upland Country Day School.
50% of private schools in Kennett Square, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Top Ranked Kennett Square Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Upland Country Day School
Upland Country Day School Photo - Upland began the first international exchange program at the middle school level in the country. Each year, two or more students from Turku, Finland spend their ninth grade year at Upland and Upland 8th and 9th graders travel to Finland and Germany or England to play hockey or lacrosse, experience the culture and take part in a tradition that dates back more than 35 years.
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420 W Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-3035
Grades: NS-9
| 214 students
Ducklings Early Learning Center
Alternative School
700 Old Forge Lane
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 467-1031
Grades: K
| 10 students
London Grove Friends Kindergarten
Special Program Emphasis (Friends)
500 W Street Rd
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 268-8466
Grades: K
| 18 students
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
210 Meredith St
Kennett Square, PA 19348
(610) 444-2214
Grades: NS-8
| 182 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kennett Square, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Kennett Square, PA is Upland Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Kennett Square?
4 private schools are located in Kennett Square.
What percentage of students in Kennett Square go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Kennett Square are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kennett Square?
50% of private schools in Kennett Square are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

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