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Delaware Valley Friends School
St. Norbert Elementary School

Paoli Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 544 students in Paoli, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in Paoli, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Paoli Private Schools (2026-27)

Delaware Valley Friends School Photo
Delaware Valley Friends School
Gr: 1-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Special Education School (Friends)
19 E Central Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
(11)
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St. Norbert Elementary School Photo
St. Norbert Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
6 Greenlawn Rd
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 644-1670
(4)
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Map of Good Samaritan Day School
Good Samaritan Day School
Gr: K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
212 W Lancaster Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 644-6181
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Map of International Montessori Schools At Paoli
International Montessori Schools At Paoli
Gr: PK-1 | 66 students
Montessori School
1510 Russell Rd
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-3864
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Map of Royer-greaves School For Blind
Royer-greaves School For Blind
Gr: 2-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
118 S Valley Rd
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 644-1810
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Map of Show-n-tell Nursery Day School
Show-n-tell Nursery Day School
Gr: K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
38 E Circular Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 296-9025
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Paoli, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
-14.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
544
Students
-26.1% (-192 students) 10-yr
$27,613
Avg. Tuition
-0.1% (-$37) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+128.6% (+9 students) 10-yr
12%
Students of Color
+9.1% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Paoli)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,237 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPaoli, PA Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20157
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# Students
544 Students
273,740 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202591126179
202491117172
2023104123174
202288150185
202186147180
202086131171
2019103138175
2018101136172
2017110152180
2016109151178
2015105146167
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% Students of Color
12%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202512%27%34%
202412%27%34%
202322%26%33%
202221%26%33%
202114%25%32%
202014%25%32%
201916%25%31%
201817%25%31%
201715%25%32%
201615%25%32%
201511%25%32%
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0.50
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.500.600.65
20240.500.590.65
20230.560.590.65
20220.530.590.64
20210.510.590.64
20200.510.580.64
20190.550.570.63
20180.540.570.63
20170.550.540.61
20160.550.540.61
20150.540.540.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
349 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20254%4%5%
20244%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20225%4%4%
20215%4%4%
20205%3%4%
20194%3%4%
20184%4%4%
20174%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20154%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20233%4%9%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%9%
20202%4%9%
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# Black Students
19 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%10%7%
20243%10%7%
20233%10%8%
20224%10%7%
20215%10%7%
20205%10%8%
20193%10%7%
20183%10%7%
20173%9%7%
20163%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
353 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
65%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202565%58%52%
202465%59%52%
202354%59%52%
202264%60%54%
202166%60%54%
202066%61%54%
201956%61%56%
201858%61%56%
201754%64%58%
201655%64%58%
201557%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
253 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
154 Students
65,057 Students
% of Others Students
28%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202528%23%26%
202428%23%26%
202338%23%25%
202225%22%25%
202122%22%25%
202022%22%24%
201937%22%24%
201835%21%23%
201739%21%22%
201639%21%22%
201537%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
76 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20257:111:111:1
20247:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
20227:112:111:1
20217:112:111:1
20207:112:112:1
20199:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
20179:112:112:1
20169:112:112:1
20157:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202525%53%55%
202425%53%54%
202325%52%54%
202225%52%54%
202125%51%54%
202025%51%54%
201925%51%53%
201774%51%53%
201674%51%52%
201562%50%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025161515
2024161515
2023161515
2022161515
2021161415
2020161415
2019161415
201881415
201781415
201661415
201571415
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,613
$14,954

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$21,865$14,956$15,012
2024$21,865$12,587$13,254
2023$21,865$12,103$12,626
2022$21,865$11,906$12,187
2021$21,865$11,950$11,800
2020$21,865$11,607$11,512
2019$21,570$11,350$11,293
2018$38,890$11,328$11,017
2017$38,500$11,058$10,708
2016$38,500$10,235$10,356
2015$27,650$9,938$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,950
$1,772

Summer Program Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$1,950$1,785$1,152
2024$1,950$1,599$1,128
2023$1,950$1,753$1,156
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Average % on Financial Aid
38%
45%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202538%45%34%
202438%44%34%
202366%44%34%
202260%43%33%
202160%43%33%
202060%42%32%
201960%40%31%
201860%39%30%
201748%38%30%
201648%37%29%
201519%34%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,400
$6,209

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearPaoli, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025$22,400$6,231$7,073
2024$22,400$6,078$6,930
2023$12,000$6,133$6,469
2022$12,000$6,153$6,289
2021$12,000$6,023$6,055
2020$12,000$6,001$5,921
2019$12,000$5,966$5,795
2018$12,000$6,003$5,456
2017$12,000$5,641$5,319
2016$12,000$5,050$5,105
2015$12,000$4,895$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Paoli, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Paoli, PA include St. Norbert Elementary School and Delaware Valley Friends School.
How many private schools are located in Paoli?
6 private schools are located in Paoli.
How diverse are private schools in Paoli?
Paoli private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Paoli?
50% of private schools in Paoli are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Episcopal).

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