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#632 of 873 private schools in PA

Malvern Preparatory School

High School · Malvern, PA

A private high school in Malvern, PA serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

418 S WARREN AVE, Malvern, PA 19355

  • 9:1 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)
B+7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,014
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index18%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Enrollment631
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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 Malvern Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low233/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Malvern), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$162,917

Median home value

$662,200

Median rent

$1,960/mo

College educated

73.3%

Homeownership

71.9%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White90.3%
Black3.0%
Two or More2.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Phelps SchoolPrivate · tuition8.66–120.5 mi82Compare →
Villa Maria Academy High SchoolPrivate · tuition8.29–121.0 mi400Compare →
Devereux Mapleton SchoolPrivate · tuition7.45–121.2 mi44Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Malvern Preparatory School is listed in Malvern, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Malvern Preparatory School

Malvern Preparatory School is a private high school in Malvern, PA, serving approximately 631 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Malvern Preparatory School

What grades does Malvern Preparatory School serve?

Malvern Preparatory School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Malvern Preparatory School?

Malvern Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Malvern Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Malvern Preparatory School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Malvern Preparatory School rank in PA?

Malvern Preparatory School ranks #632 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Malvern Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Malvern Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Malvern Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, Malvern Preparatory School is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Malvern Preparatory School a religious school?

Malvern Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
631
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
169 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chester County
Area population (ZIP 19355)
28,650
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
41.2
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 19355; 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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