The Haverford School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 960 students
Yearly Tuition: $49,850
Acceptance rate: 48%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

The Haverford School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
International Boys Schools Coalition

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Haverford School
Pre-K	17
Kind	27
1	41
2	41
3	41
4	34
5	49
6	73
7	79
8	89
9	108
10	124
11	128
12	109

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Year Founded

1884

Colors

Maroon, Gold

School Calendar

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First Day of School

Wed. Sep 9, 2026

Campus Size

30 acres

Student Body

Total Students

960 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

120 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

81%

Average Class Size

16 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Average SAT score

1360

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

polo shirt and khaki pants in Lower School; jacket and tie in Middle and Upper School

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$49,850

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges from $29,800-$49,850. Almost $11M is granted in need-based tuition assistance each year.

Acceptance Rate

48%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Donta Evans

Admissions Associate

Courtney Sanchez

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$120 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

Ultimate FrisbeeWater Polo

Winter TrackWrestling

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

32 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic Team/Quiz BowlAstronomy Club

Athletes Helping AthletesBusiness Club

Ceramics ClubChess Club

Chinese ClubCreative Writing Club

Debate TeamDiplomacy Society

Diversity AllianceEconomics Club

Fantasy Football ClubFilm Club

Gay Straight AllianceHaligoluk (yearbook)

Mock TrialModel UN

Paddle Tennis ClubPegasus (literary magazine)

Philosophy ClubPhotography Club

Ping-Pong ClubPoetry Club

RoboticsSoftware Club

Student Technology Advisory Group (STAG)Sustainability Alliance

TED ClubThe Index (school newspaper)

Video Game Club

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Arts and Music Programs:

Stage Crew

School Notes

The Haverford School is a nonsectarian college preparatory day school for boys in pre-kindergarten to grade 12.
Haverford provides a superior liberal arts education for qualified boys of all backgrounds.
The Haverford School develops the full intellectual, artistic, athletic, and moral potential in every boy through a program designed for the way boys learn best.

School Motto: Preparing Boys for Life
School Mascot: Fords

"At Haverford, our boys are surrounded by exceptional teachers, talented classmates, and a palpable sense of togetherness. We encourage our students to engage deeply, to step outside their comfort zones routinely, and to develop skills, habits, and mindsets that prepare them to be compassionate leaders. Our graduates leave our campus with a foundation that will allow them to find tremendous success in whatever paths they pursue throughout their lives." - Head of School Tyler Casertano
At The Haverford School, boys are talented scholars, artists, and athletes and so much more. Our extraordinary educators challenge and inspire every student, while our best-for-boys programs and facilities empower students to reach their full potential. The Haverford School is committed to creating young men of character with the confidence to lead, the resilience to endure setbacks, and the empathy to understand and contribute to their world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Haverford School cost?

The Haverford School's tuition is approximately $49,850 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Haverford School?

The acceptance rate of The Haverford School is 48%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. The Haverford School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.

What sports does The Haverford School offer?

The Haverford School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Polo, Winter Track and Wrestling. The Haverford School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is The Haverford School's ranking?

The Haverford School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest average SAT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for The Haverford School?

The application deadline for The Haverford School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 5/4/2016

My son has been at Haverford for 9 years, starting in kindergarten and he is very excited about starting in the upper school next year. The Haverford School really understands boys and embraces the unique aspects of teaching boys and channeling their energies. On daily basis, they bring out the best in my son and his classmates - in the classroom, the art studio, the debate stage, the robotics arena and sports fields. The teachers, coaches and administrators indeed know boys, but they also know my son individually as well as his classmates and the faculty and staff are always accessible to my wife and me.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $23,294 for elementary schools and $30,948 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, PA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).