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Media Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 1,577 students in Media, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 86%.
29% of private elementary schools in Media, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,577
  • Average Tuition: $31,900
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 41%
  • View Media, PA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,577
  • Average Tuition: $31,900
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 41%
  • View Media, PA School Trends

Top Ranked Media Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Benchmark School Photo
Benchmark School
Gr: 1-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Special Education School
2107 North Providence Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-3741
(13)
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Map of Davidson School
Davidson School
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
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Map of Davidson School Elwyn Inc
Davidson School Elwyn Inc
Gr: NS-12 | 305 students
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
(2)
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Map of Media-Providence Friends School
Media-Providence Friends School
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Friends
125 W. 3rd Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
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Map of St. Mary Magdalen School
St. Mary Magdalen School
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students
Catholic
2430 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1822
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Map of The School In Rose Valley
The School In Rose Valley
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students
20 School Lane
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-1088
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The Walden School Photo
The Walden School
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
901 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 892-8000
(33)
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Media, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

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Nativity Bvm School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Catholic
Gayley And Franklin Sts
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-6881
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Media, PA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,577
Students
$31,900
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
41%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Media)
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,478 Schools
# Students
1,577 Students
204,552 Students
% Students of Color
41%
26%
0.68
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
195 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
76 Students
7,368 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
10,137 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
352 Students
20,853 Students
% Black Students
23%
10%
# White Students
734 Students
128,637 Students
% White Students
49%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
241 Students
39,908 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
224 Teachers
19,001 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
52%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,900
$13,034
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,348
$2,315
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
46%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,000
$6,393
Average Endowment Size
$9 million
$57.55 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
86%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Media, PA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Media, PA include Benchmark School, St. Mary Magdalen School, and Davidson School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Media?
7 private elementary schools are located in Media.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Media?
Media private elementary schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Media?
29% of private elementary schools in Media are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).

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