The Haverford School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private, All-Boys
- PK, K-12
- Haverford, PA
- 81 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityB
- TeachersA
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsA
Applying
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$38,800
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid
$23,000
From The Haverford School
With 135 years of experience in preparing boys for life, The Haverford School has a consistent vision of the best that boys can be. We create an environment where boys can thrive. We challenge them to reach, and we support them when they fall. Our academically rigorous program, our focus on developing men of character, and our approach to teaching, mentoring, and coaching is designed to bring out the best in your soon.
The Haverford School Rankings
Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 94%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.16 responses
Poll
- 75%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.16 responses
Students
Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
973
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.16 responses
- 81%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.16 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.16 responses
Preschool
Annual Cost
$24,000
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Teachers
Poll
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.20 responses
Poll
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.20 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
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- 83%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.12 responses
- 58%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.12 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.12 responses
- Cost of LivingC
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Median Household Income
$127,127
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,403
National
$949Median Home Value
$570,400
National
$184,700The Haverford School Reviews
81 reviews
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Our son has been at The Haverford School for eleven years and is currently a sophomore in the upper school. Haverford has been a fantastic environment and investment. The faculty fully understand and embrace the nature of boys and learning and the educational experiences span the classrooms, sports fields, music hall and beyond. This past weekend our son had an off-site cross country meet and the turn out from the Haverford community included the Headmaster, teachers, parents and pets - a great, lasting community - Preparing Boys for Life!
Both my sons attended Haverford through middle and high school. The school’s understanding of how boys learn and their tolerance and support for boys’ behavior and needs are second to none. They do a great job in supporting each boy’s strengths and areas of development.
The athletics are very competitive, which can be tough, but both my guys did well and learned a lot about being a committed member of a team.
The academics are very strong and can be dialed up or down based on what the student can handle. The college admissions is strong also. The admissions team really works hard for each student.
Niche gives Haverford a lower ranking for diversity, which is off base. I see a lot of diversity there.
Given it is an all boys school, there is a little bit of a “survival of the fittest” culture across the student body, which is played out on the field and in the classroom. I think this is to be expected - realistically it helps prepare the boys for life.
The athletics are very competitive, which can be tough, but both my guys did well and learned a lot about being a committed member of a team.
The academics are very strong and can be dialed up or down based on what the student can handle. The college admissions is strong also. The admissions team really works hard for each student.
Niche gives Haverford a lower ranking for diversity, which is off base. I see a lot of diversity there.
Given it is an all boys school, there is a little bit of a “survival of the fittest” culture across the student body, which is played out on the field and in the classroom. I think this is to be expected - realistically it helps prepare the boys for life.
We are thrilled with the education our son is getting at The Haverford School. His courses are challenging and engaging. At open house, I felt like every teacher on my son’s schedule was more incredible than the last. Each one truly felt like they could be a college professor... very very different than other high schools.
The academics are rigorous and liberal arts based... not common core based. This was a huge factor in our decision. The school (rightly) trusts that the faculty can teach the subjects/curriculum without being boxed in by state/federal mandates. The depth and breadth of each of his courses are incredible, and we know he will be more than prepared to enter college in two years.
The school is very diverse and welcoming. Not every family is wealthy... I think this is a common misconception. Lots of down to earth kids and parents. Definitely not an ivory tower.
We are so happy and blessed to be able to send our son to Haverford.
The academics are rigorous and liberal arts based... not common core based. This was a huge factor in our decision. The school (rightly) trusts that the faculty can teach the subjects/curriculum without being boxed in by state/federal mandates. The depth and breadth of each of his courses are incredible, and we know he will be more than prepared to enter college in two years.
The school is very diverse and welcoming. Not every family is wealthy... I think this is a common misconception. Lots of down to earth kids and parents. Definitely not an ivory tower.
We are so happy and blessed to be able to send our son to Haverford.