#1 Best Independent Schools in Chester County, PA
Kimberton Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Kimberton, PA
AOverall grade196 students5 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Chester County, PA
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Chester County, PA. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Chester County, PA
The Phelps School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Malvern, PA
AOverall gradeAll boys80 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Chester County, PA
Chesterbrook Academy#15
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only independent school in West Chester
West Chester, PA
A-Overall grade106 students9 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Chester County, PA
Upland Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
Kennett Square, PA
A-Overall grade140 students5 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Chester County, PA
Montgomery School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Chester Springs, PA
B+Overall grade256 students8 students per teacher
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