Very Good
#105 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 12% of private schools
Delaware Valley Friends School
School
19 E CENTRAL AVE, Paoli, PA 19301
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
7.9
Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
7.9
Grades
1st – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#105 of 873
In Paoli
#1 of 2
public schools
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About Delaware Valley Friends School
Delaware Valley Friends School is a private school in Paoli, PA. Delaware Valley Friends School serves approximately 217 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Delaware Valley Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 5.6:1 students to teachers, Delaware Valley Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Delaware Valley Friends School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Schools in Paoli
No public schools found in Paoli for comparison. 4 other private schools in the area.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
19 E CENTRAL AVE, Paoli, PA 19301
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Delaware Valley Friends School may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE TIMOTHY SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Berwyn), with a comparable rating. Additionally, REGINA LUMINIS ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Berwyn), a more accessible option. For more schools in Paoli, see our Paoli schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ROYER-GREAVES SCHOOL FOR BLIND Paoli | 0.5 mi | — |
| ST NORBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Paoli | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| GOOD SAMARITAN DAY SCHOOL Paoli | 0.6 mi | — |
| INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS AT PAOLI Paoli | 0.9 mi | — |
| General Wayne El Sch Malvern | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS AT MALVERN Malvern | 1.1 mi | — |
| VILLA MARIA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Malvern | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Hillside El Sch Berwyn | 1.6 mi | 9.0 |
| Conestoga SHS Berwyn | 1.5 mi | 8.6 |
| THE TIMOTHY SCHOOL Berwyn | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Tredyffrin-Easttown MS Berwyn | 1.8 mi | 8.4 |
| MALVERN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Malvern | 2.0 mi | 5.7 |
| FUSION MALVERN Malvern | 1.9 mi | 8.0 |
| REGINA LUMINIS ACADEMY Berwyn | 2.2 mi | 6.8 |
| THE PHELPS SCHOOL Malvern | 2.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Sugartown El Sch Malvern | 2.7 mi | 6.1 |
| DEVEREUX MAPLETON SCHOOL Malvern | 2.9 mi | 7.4 |
| TARLETON SCHOOL Berwyn | 2.5 mi | — |
| Valley Forge MS Wayne | 2.9 mi | 8.3 |
| THE CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF CABRINI UNIVERSITY Wayne | 3.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$157,500
Median Home Value
$537,300
Median Rent
$1,802/mo
Population
8,319
College Educated
75.1%
Homeownership
82.1%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
4%
Median Age
47.2
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GREEN TREE SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA | 7.9 |
| KIMBERTON WALDORF SCHOOL Kimberton, PA | 7.9 |
| LOGOS ACADEMY York, PA | 7.9 |
| YELLOW BREECHES EDUCATIONAL CENTER Carlisle, PA | 7.9 |
| VALLEY FORGE BAPTIST ACADEMY Collegeville, PA | 8.0 |
| WOODLYNDE SCHOOL Strafford, PA | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Delaware Valley Friends School
What grades does Delaware Valley Friends School serve?
Delaware Valley Friends School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Delaware Valley Friends School?
Delaware Valley Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delaware Valley Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delaware Valley Friends School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Delaware Valley Friends School rank in PA?
Delaware Valley Friends School ranks #105 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Delaware Valley Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Delaware Valley Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Delaware Valley Friends School a private school?
Yes, Delaware Valley Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Delaware Valley Friends School a religious school?
Delaware Valley Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Phone
- (610) 450-4150
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