2022 Best Schools in West Conshohocken

• Bryn Mawr, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.39 out of 5  87 reviews

Senior: I'm in my fourth year at Baldwin as a senior. I've had my ups and downs here, but I absolutely credit it for saving me from an unsafe middle school where my mental health was suffering greatly. I have felt safe in my identity, made some great friends, and flourished academically and in my activities. I've also met some of the kindest and most intelligent faculty members here. As a less fortunate student, I'd say my main issue has been entitlement among the student body. I notice white, straight, wealthy students complaining about superficial issues more often than those who are not, and more serious issues can often get drowned out. I do think there is a lot of stress among students, though, and that administration often drifts towards the side of overbearing parents - there is some listening they need to do in the coming years, on several topics. Overall, I greatly enjoyed attending Baldwin and I can see a steady improvement that I hope will continue to occur after I graduate.... Read 87 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 584

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Newtown Square, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.69 out of 5  144 reviews

Works Here: I have been fortunate to work at several different independent schools and the Episcopal Academy is the best! The community is warm and caring. Teachers challenge students to do their best while carefully encouraging and guiding them. The administration is supportive, forward thinking, and deeply engaged in the life of the school. The students are incredible - truly - and they have access to excellent educators and phenomenal facilities and programs.... Read 144 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,288

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Haverford, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.76 out of 5  90 reviews

Senior: Attending Haverford was the best decision of my life. The very strong academic curriculum ensures that we as students are prepared for the top colleges and for the real-world in general. Haverford also prides itself on its community; the faculty strongly encourage student involvement, resulting in a tight-knit group that would do anything for each other. The teachers are amazing and endless bonds with students every year. Each teacher is always there when a student needs them to be, and they want to see each and every one of us succeed. Athletics are strong and there are many teams that have been nationally ranked within the past few years, but I'd like to see the administration focus more heavily on athletics as a whole in the near future.... Read 90 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 960

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Bryn Mawr, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  89 reviews

Freshman: My name is Riley Medina and I am a current 9th grader at the Shipley School! I can confidently say that I love this school and it's really helped shape who I am today. I'm involved in Shipley girls soccer and Shipley girls basketball. Shipley sports have always been one of my absolute favorite things about the school due to the excellent training from my coaches and significant team bonding between my peers. Academically, i'm currently take geometry, intro to physics, history 9: worlds in collision, english 9 honors, and french II honors. I really enjoy all of my classes this year. I especially enjoy the french and english department, with the books we read in english and the activities and projects we do in french. I would recommend Shipley to outside families because of how much of a community it truly feels like and because of the sports, art, and theatre program, allowing students to be able to express themselves and develop or strengthen passions for these categories.... Read 89 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 800

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Fort Washington, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  82 reviews

Junior: Very great learning environment & student to teacher ratio. This school will definitely challenge you!... Read 82 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,207

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Wynnewood, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  67 reviews

Parent: Words can't adequately express my gratitude for the Friends' Central community! Our family highly values education and the tuition is worth every penny for the school experience our children receive. From the youngest early childhood classes, children are supported, included, and taught that their actions and their kindness matters. The academics are vigorous, the differentiation of instruction applies to each individual student for a just-right curriculum that fits each child, the thematic teaching, and the culture of respect and inclusivity is felt at each grade level. Children blossom to their own unique potential.... Read 67 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 773

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Rosemont, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.42 out of 5  139 reviews

Sophomore: I have been going to the Agnes Irwin School since kindergarten (I am currently in 10th grade.) Throughout lower, middle, and upper school I have felt very supported by my teachers. They are always willing to meet with you if you need any help or have any questions. The classes are challenging and fun and now that I am in high school I have many opportunities to choose classes that are interesting to me such as neuroscience. I am on the crew team and I feel proud to be representing Agnes Irwin during our races. My grade is very close and I love going to school because I get to be with my 70 best friends every day!... Read 139 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 581

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Philadelphia, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  114 reviews

Parent: Amazing teachers and staff. Wonderful community of parents and families. We were a bit worried that people would be snobby towards families like ours who receive financial aid, but that has not been our experience at all. My children are in the lower school and thriving, they are supported by their teachers, the administration and other parents. We couldn’t be happier.... Read 114 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 977

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Philadelphia, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  139 reviews

Niche User: SCH is an incredible school! I know several families that have sent their children to SCH and they have all been thrilled with their experience (even during COVID). The faculty is hands-on, enthusiastic, and supportive but they also encourage students to grow, make mistakes and learn on their own. The elective offerings in the upper school are interesting and give students the ability to pursue their individual interests at a high level and their CEL and robotics programs are wildly popular and highly supported just like the sports and arts. No school is perfect and SCH does not try to be. I highly encourage families to tour the campus to experience it for themselves!... Read 139 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,090

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Bryn Mawr, PA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  49 reviews

Parent: What impresses me most about Barrack is the supportive, nurturing environment among both peers and educators that emphasizes a holistic approach to each student's growth and development. JBHA is undeniably academically rigorous and intellectually stimulating—offering intimate class sizes, a plethora of dynamic extracurricular opportunities, a seamless stitching of Jewish life and learning into the curriculum, and innovative courses like CORE that blends literature and history—but it's the deep warmth and care you feel in every aspect of campus life that makes me most grateful to send my child to this school, which places a true focus on helping each student become a fully-realized self and an engaged, thoughtful citizen of the world.... Read 49 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 380

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Devon, PA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  78 reviews

Junior: This school does a great job at accommodating to students and is a great learning atmosphere. When it comes to teachers, Devon Prep is very complicated. I have had the greatest, most proficient teachers ever, but I've also had teachers where I would question the obtention of their degree. Despite these awful teachers, some teachers make the entire school worth it and will change your life. I believe it is a great school and I am happy to go here. The social reputation isn't the best, but if your here for a fun time, rather than working, then this isn't the school for you.... Read 78 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 310

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Exton, PA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  42 reviews

Senior: When I first came to Church Farm school in 8th grade, I did not know what to expect. All I could think about was how am I going to fit in and who would I become friends with. By the end of the day, when my parents had left, I was greeted by not only the people in my class but the people in the upper grades. This truly showed me how much they had cared because they were once in the same position and knew exactly what I felt. It did not matter who you were, where you came from, or what you looked like. Living with your friends and seeing them 24/7 not only allows you to make great connections but it also allows you to make new brothers and be apart of a new family that you know has your back. Church Farm School is where I had begun my high school career, and I am happy to say it is where I am going to graduate. Being able to continue to have the connections with my fellow brothers and teachers will allow me to feel like I have never left.... Read 42 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 145

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Flourtown, PA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  133 reviews

Parent: Simply the most amazing academic, spritual and social experience for our daughter. Education is unsurpassed, SAT grades are phenomenal.Teachers are college level and so very kind. Campus is gorgeous. Thank you so much!... Read 133 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 530

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Malvern, PA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  85 reviews

Alum: The best thing about Villa is the environment of its classrooms. Villa girls are encouraged to speak their minds and are expected to do so without fear of 'being wrong' or 'sounding stupid.' Villa girls become truly comfortable asking questions, sharing opinions, or even contesting the teacher; nor do they fear judgement from classmates when speaking their minds. Encouraging young women to feel comfortable in a classroom facilitates high performance in college and in the work force. Villa's dedication to encouraging young women to confidently articulate themselves in the classroom sets their graduates up for real success - I am truly grateful for this formative experience. The big drawbacks: some admin. individuals were difficult to deal with and enforced rules to a very intense degree - which fostered a culture more focused on fear of punishment than growth and self-discovery. The diversity at Villa needs to be improved - there was one person of color in my graduation class.... Read 85 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 400

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Newtown Square, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  141 reviews

Senior: As a college prep school, DC lives up to its mission of preparing students for a life of impact. The students are offered resources that, when taken advantage of, leave them feeling confident going into higher education. The dedicated staff leaves students feeling confident in their academics, and their willingness and desire to grow relationships with the student allow for life impacting personal relationships. The desire of leadership to constantly improve the school out of a love for the students sets DC apart in their innovation. The mindset of life impact carries over not only in academics but also in arts and athletics. Overall, students are holistically educated and highly cared for!... Read 141 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 607

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Wyndmoor, PA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.55 out of 5  124 reviews

Senior: Personally I can attest to that fact that La Salle has helped me reach my fullest potential intellectually , spiritually socially and physically. La Salle has instilled in me the importance of taking responsibility of myself and the community around me, creating and sustaining respectful human relationships in community . The school has a diverse and rigorous academic curriculum that encourages independent thinking and has encouraged me to follow my individual interests which has helped me reach academic excellence. As a student feel a sense of pride, excitement, and accomplishment with all aspects of my high school life weather it is academic, athletic, artistic or spiritual. My school fosters commitment to academic excellence, service, and leadership and has made me the person I am today .... Read 124 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,101

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Villanova, PA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  97 reviews

Freshman: ND has already impressed both me and my family ever since coming this year. I came from a school that had limited academic option, and ND had been the opposite! The new STEM building and programs that are being implemented are quite impressive, and it shows how much they want to invest in STEM! They also put an emphasis on the arts. The laptops each student get are also extraordinarily helpful or keeping up to date. Freshmen have the most limited options in courses for their first years, but there are still many different courses you can take in language and math. All other classes have honors options, which you must test into or be recommended for. Coming to ND was the best choice of my life because it is a place where academics are extremely valued but are never put onto a student in a way that harms them. I have already grown so much and I am already dreading graduation!... Read 97 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 550

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Bryn Mawr, PA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  104 reviews

Parent: Amazing school. My daughter started in the 9th grade and is currently a 10th grader. The academics, activities available and the sense of community are amazing! She is a very academically oriented young woman who loves extra-curricular activities and sports. We were not expecting to have her attend an all-girls school, but when she visited it, she absolutely loved it. The teachers care and the students are very accepting of each other. An alum once told me, "You are truly be yourself at Sacred Heart Academy," and I found that to be very true.... Read 104 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 200

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Merion Station, PA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  72 reviews

Senior: I like Merion Mercy Academy because its academics are rigorous and they push me to be the best that I can possibly be. Before I came to Merion Mercy, I was not super confident in myself as a student. I am now a rising senior and I am more confident than I have ever been! Merion Mercy has some of the best teachers that I have ever experienced throughout my entire academic career. The teachers are demanding, but they are easy to communicate with and they are more than willing to help you if you reach out and ask for it. Merion Mercy has given me the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends that I otherwise would have never met because they have students from many different counties in Pennsylvania and even counties in New Jersey. I am forever grateful for all of the opportunities that I have received as a student at Merion Mercy Academy.... Read 72 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 401

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Upper Merion Area School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  334 reviews

Senior: Upper Merion Area High School is an outstanding High school with dedicated teachers, a wide, but in depth, array of courses, and a truly endless amount of opportunities where you can explore your interests. Additionally starting in 2023, Upper Merion High School will be located in a brand new building with an indoor track, an Olympic sized swimming pool, and more. With that being said, Upper Merion High School isn't exactly perfect as well. For example, there is still room for the school to add more AP's, like AP Macro Econ or AP Seminar, to the list of AP classes taught by the staff. Also, the current high school is located in is quite old, and outdated though that will change when the new school is completed. Overall, Upper Merion High School is fundamentally a great school with lots of exceptional qualities that I would highly recommend to anyone, who's considering attending it.... Read 334 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,198

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Gwynedd Valley, PA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  137 reviews

Parent: My daughter just completed her first year at GMA! We are thrilled with the positive experience and environment offered to her. She was a part of student council, as well as a member of the soccer and track teams. Besides those activities, she loved being a part of multiple clubs from dance club to investment club. The opportunities were endless. Academically, she is a struggling learner so I was pleased to see the additional supports offered to her. We look forward to seeing her growth over the next few years and are confident she will continue to soar academically, socially, emotionally and more as a Monarch.... Read 137 reviews

• grade A

• Students 414

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Merion Station, PA•

• Private School•

• 8-12

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: I liked how warm and inviting it was. I didn't like that it had to restrict their course options because of their few students.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 165

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Erdenheim, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  67 reviews

Alum: Phil-Mont has great teachers who are committed to the success of their students. The school’s staff and faculty are credentialed professionals with years of experience. Several of the teachers have been there for over thirty years! The Phil-Mont community is supportive, the environment is safe, and the academics are strong. After Phil-Mont, I went on to complete three postsecondary degrees (a bachelor’s degree, and two masters degrees), and I feel that Phil-Mont prepared me well for that path. I thrived academically, emotionally, and spiritually in college because of the solid spiritual and academic foundation I received at Phil-Mont. I wouldn’t hesitate to send my kids to this school. Like many private preparatory schools, Phil-Mont is a significant financial investment. At Phil-Mont, however, you get what you pay for. I, for one, cannot imagine a better way to use my resources than to invest them in my child’s spiritual and academic growth and maturity.... Read 67 reviews

• grade A

• Students 275

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Lansdale, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  140 reviews

Parent: Our family has been blessed with a Dock Mennonite Academy education thus far for 2 of our 4 children! Our Middle School experience with smaller class/grade sizes, an academically challenging curriculum, as well as being welcomed into a loving and supportive community has helped our children and family as a whole! Incorporating a faith-based education into our lives has encouraged our children to develop a greater appreciation for different beliefs/religions as well as strengthening their own spiritual awareness. The friendships that have been made between families raising their children with the same values has made the middle school years much easier and with an incredible amount of support!... Read 140 reviews

• grade A

• Students 737

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Radnor, PA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  149 reviews

Senior: The school really had a great variety in courses that allowed you to choose electives that were for fun and that were of interest to you. It also granted classes at varying difficulties to help us get best of our education. The teachers were interested in helping us and getting to know us, helping guide us in class and supporting us through attending sports game and plays. The community is really supportive of each other with huge support from faculty and student showing up to each other’s games, events, and productions. As much as I liked the school I do feel that certain sport programs could receive more attention and budgeting to help better them. Also have more guidance Counslers in order to be more in touch with students rather than 1 or 2Counsler for entire grade.... Read 149 reviews

• grade A

• Students 806

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1