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Villanova Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 627 students in Villanova, PA, 37% of all K-12 students in Villanova, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
33% of private schools in Villanova, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Villanova Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Academy-notre Dame De Namur
Academy-notre Dame De Namur
Gr: 6-12 | 542 students
All-girls (Catholic)
560 Sproul Rd
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-0650
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Main Line Montessori School Photo
Main Line Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 28 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
610 Conestoga Road
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 687-3400
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Map of Devereux Foundation - Pennsylvania
Devereux Foundation - Pennsylvania
Gr: K-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
444 Devereux Dr
Villanova, PA 19085
(866) 872-4687
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Villanova, PA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
627
Students
$31,500
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Villanova)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
627 Students
273,324 Students
% Students of Color
10%
27%
0.29
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
26 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
525 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
84%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
41 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
7%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
76 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,500
$13,243
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,250
$6,819
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Villanova, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Villanova, PA include Academy-notre Dame De Namur and Main Line Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Villanova?
3 private schools are located in Villanova.
What percentage of students in Villanova go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in Villanova are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Villanova?
33% of private schools in Villanova are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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