The Shipley School
- Private
- BRYN MAWR, PA
Private School
The Shipley School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- BRYN MAWR, PA
- Rating 4.45 out of 5 89 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A minus
About
Applying
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$40,750
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
No data available
From The Shipley School
The Shipley School is redefining private school education to help students flourish, succeed, and make a powerful and positive impact in the world by putting individual & collective well-being - along with student achievement - at the center of educational excellence.
Shipley’s rigorous educational standard is designed to maximize students' potential through innovative approaches to teaching and curriculum that prioritize collaboration, process, critical thinking, creativity, global citizenship, curiosity, empathy, and authenticity. Students are encouraged to find their individual path to success—there is no Shipley mold.
Our academic program is challenging and broad with many opportunities for leadership and participation in athletics, the arts, and other extracurricular activities. Shipley students are encouraged to take risks in a supportive environment. Ultimately, Shipley is educating students to develop the character, capabilities, and beliefs that will shape a better world.
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1350
176 responses
Average ACT
31
60 responses
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Educating to Flourish
At Shipley, Positive Education is the lens through which we view our students and the world around us. Positive education is a philosophy, a set of principles, a practice, and a perspective.
Culture & Safety
Poll
91%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 11 responsesPoll
73%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 11 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
800
60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 10 responses80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 10 responses50%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 10 responsesPreschool
Annual Cost
$24,435
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
4 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Website
Schedule Options
- Offers Full WeekYes
- Offers Part WeekNo
- Offers Full DayYes
- Offers Part DayNo
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National
17:1Poll
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 13 responsesPoll
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 13 responsesPoll
92%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 13 responsesMap
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
89%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 9 responses89%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 9 responses89%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 9 responses- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$71,397
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,691
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$346,700
National
$229,800The Shipley School Reviews
Rating 4.45 out of 5 89 reviews
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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.
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.
Attending Shipley has been a privilege that I will always be grateful for - especially as I graduate and become an alumna. A vibrant community made up of innumerable pockets of clubs and communities, I have been able to explore many different interests and passions throughout my nine years on campus. Made up of teachers, staff, and parents who support the individual student along with the collective community, it is rare to find a Shipley member who is not passionate about their experience and relation to the school. The perfect balance of support and rigor to incubate individual growth, I have been able to rise and assume leadership positions that would have seemed unfathomable to my four years, four months, or even four weeks ago self! I am excited to embark on my chapter at college but I will always keep the experiences I had and lessons I learned at Shipley fresh in my mind.
My experience at Shipley has honestly been amazing! I have attended other schools in the area and no school's sense of support can compare to the amazing care each student feels at Shipley. The community has a strong focus on academics, but also prioritizes individual growth and character building. The faculty really care about your academic success as well as your happiness and enjoyment while learning. I have had amazing bonds with my teachers who have instilled my academic passions in me. I have also learned how to be a better leader and fully speak my voice from being in student government as well as from using Shipley's many resources . In college I will be well prepared to take on intense academics and find a place to express my opinions and fascinations. I will always be grateful for my time at Shipley and the skills Shipley has taught me!