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#193 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 22% of private schools

Hill Top Preparatory School

High School · Bryn Mawr, PA

A private high school in Bryn Mawr, PA serving grades 5th – 12th.

Private

737 S ITHAN AVE, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

  • 2.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Enrollment76
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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

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The neighborhood

Where Hill Top Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$143,986

Median home value

$788,700

Median rent

$1,890/mo

College educated

76.7%

Homeownership

65.4%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White94.7%
Black2.6%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Main Line Classical Academy IncPrivate · tuition8.4K–90.4 mi74Compare →
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn MawrPrivate · tuition8.1K–120.5 mi200Compare →
Academy-notre Dame De NamurPrivate · tuition6.86–120.9 mi551Compare →
The Agnes Irwin SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5PK–120.9 mi573Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Hill Top Preparatory School is listed in Bryn Mawr, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hill Top Preparatory School

Hill Top Preparatory School is a private high school in Bryn Mawr, PA, serving approximately 76 students in grades 5th-12th with a 2.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hill Top Preparatory School

What grades does Hill Top Preparatory School serve?

Hill Top Preparatory School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Hill Top Preparatory School?

Hill Top Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Top Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hill Top Preparatory School is 2.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hill Top Preparatory School rank in PA?

Hill Top Preparatory School ranks #193 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Hill Top Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hill Top Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hill Top Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, Hill Top Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Hill Top Preparatory School a religious school?

No, Hill Top Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
76
Gender Split
89% M / 11% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Area population (ZIP 19010)
22,004
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
37.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19010; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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