Excellent
#64 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 7% of private schools
Villa Maria Academy High School
High School
370 CENTRAL AVE, Malvern, PA 19355
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
8.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
8.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#64 of 873
In Malvern
#2 of 6
public schools
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About Villa Maria Academy High School
Villa Maria Academy High School is a private high school in Malvern, PA. Villa Maria Academy High School serves approximately 400 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Villa Maria Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- PA avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 6.8:1 students to teachers, Villa Maria Academy High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Villa Maria Academy High 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 Villa Maria Academy High School compares to the 6 public schools in Malvern, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Malvern
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Villa Maria Academy High School (this school) | 8.2 |
| General Wayne El Sch | 8.2 |
| Sugartown El Sch | 6.1 |
| Kathryn D. Markley El Sch | 7.7 |
| Great Valley MS | 7.3 |
| Charlestown El Sch | 8.0 |
| Great Valley HS | 8.9 |
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.
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
370 CENTRAL AVE, Malvern, PA 19355
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Villa Maria Academy High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. THE PHELPS SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Conestoga SHS (rated 8.6/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Berwyn), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, FUSION MALVERN (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Malvern, see our Malvern schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS AT MALVERN Malvern | 0.3 mi | — |
| FUSION MALVERN Malvern | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| MALVERN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Malvern | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| GOOD SAMARITAN DAY SCHOOL Paoli | 0.8 mi | — |
| General Wayne El Sch Malvern | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| THE PHELPS SCHOOL Malvern | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| ROYER-GREAVES SCHOOL FOR BLIND Paoli | 1.3 mi | — |
| Sugartown El Sch Malvern | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| DELAWARE VALLEY FRIENDS SCHOOL Paoli | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| DEVEREUX MAPLETON SCHOOL Malvern | 2.2 mi | 7.4 |
| ST NORBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Paoli | 1.8 mi | 7.5 |
| GODDARD SCHOOL Malvern | 1.9 mi | — |
| CHRIST MEMORIAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Malvern | 2.5 mi | — |
| INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOLS AT PAOLI Paoli | 2.2 mi | — |
| Kathryn D. Markley El Sch Malvern | 2.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Hillside El Sch Berwyn | 2.9 mi | 9.0 |
| Charlestown El Sch Malvern | 3.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Conestoga SHS Berwyn | 2.9 mi | 8.6 |
| THE TIMOTHY SCHOOL Berwyn | 3.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Tredyffrin-Easttown MS Berwyn | 3.2 mi | 8.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19355 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$162,917
Median Home Value
$662,200
Median Rent
$1,960/mo
Population
28,650
College Educated
73.3%
Homeownership
71.9%
Avg Commute
26.3 min
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Median Age
41.2
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|---|---|
| Bodine William W HS Philadelphia, PA | 8.2 |
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| Parkway Center City Middle College Philadelphia, PA | 8.2 |
| Western Wayne HS Lake Ariel, PA | 8.2 |
| Blue Ridge HS New Milford, PA | 8.1 |
| Riverside HS Ellwood City, PA | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Villa Maria Academy High School
What grades does Villa Maria Academy High School serve?
Villa Maria Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Villa Maria Academy High School?
Villa Maria Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Maria Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Villa Maria Academy High School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Villa Maria Academy High School rank in PA?
Villa Maria Academy High School ranks #64 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Villa Maria Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Villa Maria Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Villa Maria Academy High School a private school?
Yes, Villa Maria Academy High School is a private all-girls 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 Villa Maria Academy High School a religious school?
Villa Maria Academy High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Phone
- (610) 644-2551
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