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Davidson School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Elwyn, PA

111 Elwyn Rd, Elwyn, PA 19063

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Elwyn, Pennsylvania, Davidson School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 269 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
269
Teachers
38 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 71 girls, 198 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 69% of independent schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 45 independent schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    323’15–16389’19–20320’21–22269’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K14
    K8
    111
    211
    38
    45
    522
    620
    713
    826
    923
    1022
    1126
    1274

    Student body

    Black64%
    White18%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Davidson School whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Davidson School

    What grades does Davidson School serve?

    Davidson School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Davidson School?

    About 269 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Davidson School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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