Vanguard School Photo - The Vanguard School, Malvern, PA

Best Malvern Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private elementary schools serving 1,964 students in Malvern, PA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Malvern, PA include Vanguard School, Malvern Preparatory School, and Villa Maria Academy Lower School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
30% of private elementary schools in Malvern, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Malvern Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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 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
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Malvern, Pennsylvania

Malvern, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
315 Technology Dr
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-5177
Gr: PK-K | 43 students

Overview

This Town (Malvern)
This State (PA)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,964 Students
206,333 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
301 Teachers
18,874 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
51%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1232

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,290
$13,067
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
45%
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$1.5 million
$46.47 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
196 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
7,535 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
10,160 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
106 Students
21,293 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
1,624 Students
129,333 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 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
279 Students
39,036 Students
% of Others Students
13%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Malvern, PA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Malvern, PA include Vanguard School, Malvern Preparatory School, and Villa Maria Academy Lower School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Malvern?
10 private elementary schools are located in Malvern.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Malvern?
Malvern private elementary schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Malvern?
30% of private elementary schools in Malvern are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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