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Best Malvern Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 2,738 students in Malvern, PA (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,777 public students). 36% of all K-12 students in Malvern, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Malvern, PA include Devereux Mapleton Day and Residential School, St. Patrick School, and Villa Maria Academy High School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
26% of private schools in Malvern, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Malvern Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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.
Alternative School
700 Steel Lane, Suite 200
Malvern, PA 19355
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
The Phelps School
The Phelps School Photo
All-boys
(11)
583 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Devereux Mapleton Day and Residential School
Special Education School
655 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6781
Gr: 1-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Malvern Preparatory School
Malvern Preparatory School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
418 S. Warren Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-1100
Gr: 6-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
115 Channing Ave
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-5797
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vanguard School
Vanguard School Photo - The Vanguard School, Malvern, PA
Special Education School
1777 N. Valley Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-6700
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Villa Maria Academy High School
Villa Maria Academy High School Photo - Villa Maria is located on the western Main Line, on 45 acres in Malvern, PA. Students move between three classroom buildings and a newly-constructed student union, which houses the dining hall, administrative offices, counseling, study space, and the chapel.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
370 Central Ave
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-2551
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Villa Maria Academy Lower School
Villa Maria Academy Lower School Photo
All-girls
(14)
280 IHM Drive
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-4864
Gr: NS-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Willistown Country Day Montessori
Montessori School
365 Paoli Pike/1133Paoli Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-4001
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brandywine Children's House
Montessori School
123 Great Valley Pkwy
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 640-1202
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Building Blocks
Alternative School
9 S Bacton Hill Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1096
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Christ Memorial Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
89 Line Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 296-0650
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Devereux Mapleton School
Alternative School
655 Sugartown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6773
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students
Fusion Malvern
700 Steel Ln Ste 200
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 616-5106
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students
Goddard School
Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
250 Lancaster Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-2836
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Great Valley KinderCare
Great Valley KinderCare Photo - Our Beautiful Fall Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
65 General Warren Blvd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-7085
Gr: NS-PK
International Montessori Schools At Great Valley
International Montessori Schools At Great Valley Photo
Montessori School
75 Lancaster Ave
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 240-0442
Gr: NS-K | 9 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
International Montessori Schools At Malvern
Montessori School
315 Central Ave
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-2221
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Malvern KinderCare
Malvern KinderCare Photo - Malvern KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
340 Central Ave.
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-3362
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Malvern, Pennsylvania

Malvern, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesterbrook Academy (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
315 Technology Dr
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-5177
Gr: PK-K | 43 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Malvern, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Malvern, PA include Devereux Mapleton Day and Residential School, St. Patrick School, and Villa Maria Academy High School.
How many private schools are located in Malvern?
19 private schools are located in Malvern.
How diverse are private schools in Malvern?
Malvern private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Malvern go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Malvern are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Malvern?
26% of private schools in Malvern are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Malvern are often viewed compared to one another?

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