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Best Media Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,639 students in Media, PA (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,175 public students). 28% of all K-12 students in Media, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Media, PA include The Children's Academy, Davidson School, and Davidson School Elwyn Inc.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
20% of private schools in Media, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Top Ranked Media Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Benchmark School
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Special Education School
(13)
2107 North Providence Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
Gr: 1-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
The Children's Academy
Daycare / Preschool
25 N Middletown Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1076
Gr: K | 7 students Tuition listed
Davidson School
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students Acceptance rate listed
Davidson School Elwyn Inc
Special Education School
(2)
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Gr: NS-12 | 305 students
Media-Providence Friends School
(Friends)
125 W. 3rd Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Mary Magdalen School
(Catholic)
2430 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1822
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students
Middletown Montessori School
Montessori School
30 Forge Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-7214
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rose Tree Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
145 W Rose Tree Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-4505
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
The School In Rose Valley
Alternative School
20 School Lane
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-1088
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Walden School
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Montessori School
(28)
901 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 892-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Media, Pennsylvania

Media, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gayley And Franklin Sts
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-6881
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Media, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Media, PA include The Children's Academy, Davidson School, and Davidson School Elwyn Inc.
How many private schools are located in Media?
10 private schools are located in Media.
How diverse are private schools in Media?
Media private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Media go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Media are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Media?
20% of private schools in Media are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

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