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Malvern Preparatory School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12

Malvern, PA

418 S Warren Ave, Malvern, PA 19355

Overall grade: A-

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

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Malvern since at least 2011

Malvern Preparatory School is an independent Catholic school in Malvern, Pennsylvania, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 665 students and around 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 166 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
665
Teachers
73.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
166 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 94% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 17 Catholic schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    629’11–12651’13–14642’15–16647’17–18631’19–20631’21–22665’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    640
    749
    859
    9143
    10129
    11125
    12120

    Student body

    White90%
    Black4%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Two or more races2%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

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    • 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 Malvern Preparatory School

    What grades does Malvern Preparatory School serve?

    Malvern Preparatory School serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Malvern Preparatory School?

    About 665 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Malvern Preparatory 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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