Villa Maria Academy Lower School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Malvern, PA
280 Ihm Dr, Malvern, PA 19355
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Villa Maria Academy Lower School is an independent Catholic school in Malvern, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 245 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 172 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–8
- Students
- 245
- Teachers
- 24.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (10 students per teacher).
- Larger than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Villa Maria Academy Lower School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about Villa Maria Academy Lower School
What grades does Villa Maria Academy Lower School serve?
Villa Maria Academy Lower School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Villa Maria Academy Lower School?
About 245 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Villa Maria Academy Lower 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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