Malvern Preparatory School Photo

Best Malvern Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 1,627 students in Malvern, PA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Malvern, PA include Villa Maria Academy High School, Devereux Mapleton Day and Residential School, and Vanguard School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
25% of private high schools in Malvern, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Malvern Private High 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
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
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
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,627 Students
118,922 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
294 Teachers
12,740 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
58%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1227

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,706
$19,133
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
49%
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$1.5 million
$59.22 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.54
# American Indian Students
2 Students
190 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
5,195 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
6,176 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
105 Students
13,377 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
1,372 Students
77,591 Students
% White Students
82%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
100 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
131 Students
16,136 Students
% of Others Students
8%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Malvern, PA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Malvern, PA include Villa Maria Academy High School, Devereux Mapleton Day and Residential School, and Vanguard School.
How many private high schools are located in Malvern?
8 private high schools are located in Malvern.
How diverse are private high schools in Malvern?
Malvern private high schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Malvern?
25% of private high schools in Malvern are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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