Very Good
#193 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 22% of private schools
Hill Top Preparatory School
High School
737 S ITHAN AVE, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Enrollment
76
Student-Teacher
2.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
76
Student-Teacher
2.3:1
Score
7.4
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#193 of 873
In Bryn Mawr
#6 of 9
public schools
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About Hill Top Preparatory School
Hill Top Preparatory School is a private high school in Bryn Mawr, PA. Hill Top Preparatory School serves approximately 76 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 2.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Hill Top Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 76 students, Hill Top Preparatory School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 2.3:1 students to teachers, Hill Top Preparatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Hill Top Preparatory 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Hill Top Preparatory School compares to the 2 public schools in Bryn Mawr, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Bryn Mawr
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hill Top Preparatory School (this school) | 7.4 |
| Ithan El Sch | 9.3 |
| Coopertown El Sch | 9.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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.
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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
737 S ITHAN AVE, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hill Top Preparatory School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Radnor SHS (rated 9.6/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Radnor), which scores notably higher. Another option is JACK M BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY (rated 8.4/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ACADEMY-NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR (rated 6.8/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Villanova), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Bryn Mawr, see our Bryn Mawr schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN LINE CLASSICAL ACADEMY INC Bryn Mawr | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| SACRED HEART ACADEMY BRYN MAWR Bryn Mawr | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Ithan El Sch Bryn Mawr | 0.7 mi | 9.3 |
| THE AGNES IRWIN SCHOOL Bryn Mawr | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| ST ALOYSIUS ACADEMY Bryn Mawr | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| ACADEMY-NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR Villanova | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| STS COLMAN-JOHN NEUMANN Bryn Mawr | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Radnor SHS Radnor | 1.7 mi | 9.6 |
| Coopertown El Sch Bryn Mawr | 1.4 mi | 9.2 |
| JACK M BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY Bryn Mawr | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| THE GRAYSON SCHOOL Radnor | 2.1 mi | 8.6 |
| ARCHBISHOP JOHN CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL Radnor | 2.1 mi | 5.4 |
| ST KATHERINE DAY SCHOOL -UPPER Radnor | 2.1 mi | 8.4 |
| ARCHBISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL Malvern | 2.1 mi | 6.1 |
| HOLY CHILD SCHOOL AT ROSEMONT Bryn Mawr | 1.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Radnor El Sch Radnor | 2.2 mi | 8.9 |
| DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Newtown Square | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Black Rock MS Villanova | 2.4 mi | 9.8 |
| ST KATHARINE OF SIENA SCHOOL Wayne | 2.3 mi | 5.3 |
| THE SHIPLEY SCHOOL Bryn Mawr | 2.2 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19010 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$143,986
Median Home Value
$788,700
Median Rent
$1,890/mo
Population
22,004
College Educated
76.7%
Homeownership
65.4%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
37.7
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| PATHWAYS EDUCATION CENTER Oil City, PA | 7.3 |
| BEAVER CO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL -UPPER Beaver Falls, PA | 7.6 |
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (610) 527-3230
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