St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School is a Christ- centered Catholic community called to model Jesus' Law of Love.
The school endeavors to educate the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.
A varied and challenging academic curriculum is balanced with a strong commitment to service.
By actively living the Gospels, students develop Christian values which serve as the foundation for good choices in later years.
Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and with parental support, the administration and faculty strive to nurture students to grow in grace and to make a positive impact on society.
St. Maximilian Kolbe School is a community of persons who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Each member of our school is called to model Jesus' Law of Love and to reach out in love to serve others.
Our purpose is to develop the whole Catholic, Christian person, and priority is given to fostering each person's best expression of self.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017
Student Body
Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Serving God through serving others
- School Mascot: Cardinal
- St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School is a Christ- centered Catholic community called to model Jesus' Law of Love.
- The school endeavors to educate the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.
- A varied and challenging academic curriculum is balanced with a strong commitment to service.
- By actively living the Gospels, students develop Christian values which serve as the foundation for good choices in later years.
- Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and with parental support, the administration and faculty strive to nurture students to grow in grace and to make a positive impact on society.
- St. Maximilian Kolbe School is a community of persons who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
- Each member of our school is called to model Jesus' Law of Love and to reach out in love to serve others.
- Our purpose is to develop the whole Catholic, Christian person, and priority is given to fostering each person's best expression of self.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School's ranking?
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School?
The application deadline for St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School is The Concept School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Westtown KinderCare (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Westtown KinderCare ![Westtown KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "Westtown KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
400 Skiles Blvd.
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-9535
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-9535
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Thornbury KinderCare Front]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Thornbury KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
102 Paddock Ln
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Thornbury KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
102 Paddock Lane
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 29 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
703 West Nields Street
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 918-4660
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 918-4660
2 miles
Gr: NS-K
The Concept School ![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]( "The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, \"Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways\" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.")
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Concept School ![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]( "The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, \"Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways\" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.")
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1237 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
3.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Sports: 3
583 Sugartown Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1754
6.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Devereux Mapleton School
Alternative School
655 Sugartown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6773
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-6773
6.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Concept School ![The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, "Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.]( "The Concept School Photo - The Concept School`s motto, \"Where Unique Minds Learn in Unique Ways\" really describes what happens inside of our small, nurturing community. We value individual differences and allow students to build self-confidence while they work to earn their Pennsylvania Department of Education approved diploma.")
Special Education School
1120 E. Street Rd, P.O. Box 54
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
Westtown, PA 19395
(610) 399-1135
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 61 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agnes Catholic School ![St. Agnes Catholic School Photo]( "St. Agnes Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
211 W Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
West Chester Friends School
(Friends)
415 N High Street
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2937
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2937
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Willistown Country Day Montessori
Montessori School
365 Paoli Pike/1133Paoli Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-4001
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-4001
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Westtown KinderCare ![Westtown KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "Westtown KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
400 Skiles Blvd.
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-9535
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-9535
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Thornbury KinderCare Front]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Thornbury KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
102 Paddock Ln
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Thornbury KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
102 Paddock Lane
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-4341
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 29 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
703 West Nields Street
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 918-4660
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 918-4660
2 miles
Gr: NS-K
Show N Tell Nursery Day School
Daycare / Preschool
300 S Five Points Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 692-4155
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 692-4155
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 North East Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6230
9298.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Cecil County School Of Technology
Vocational School
912 Appleton Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 392-8879
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 392-8879
9298.9 miles
Gr: 9-12
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Deaver Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5070
9299.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Cherry Hill Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2535 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5020
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5020
9300.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Kenmore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2475 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5060
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5060
9300.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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