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Delaware Valley Friends School
St. Norbert Elementary School

Paoli Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 545 students in Paoli, PA.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Paoli, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Paoli Private Schools (2026-27)

Delaware Valley Friends School Photo
Delaware Valley Friends School
Gr: 1-12 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 29
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

6
Private Schools
545
Students
$27,613
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Paoli)
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
545 Students
273,229 Students
% Students of Color
12%
27%
0.50
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
19 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
353 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
65%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
155 Students
65,202 Students
% of Others Students
28%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
76 Teachers
24,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,613
$13,234
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,950
$1,772
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$27,500
$6,693
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 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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