Guide to Private, Independent & Cyber Schools and Education Services
Our guide to private, independent and cyber school open houses
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Pennsylvania
Atglen
West Fallowfield Christian School
795 Fallowfield Rd.
610-593-5011; WFCS.org
For over 80 years, West Fallowfield Christian School has partnered with families and churches to nurture and grow children on their spiritual, academic and social-emotional journey. WFCS is a private preschool through high school that creates an environment where children feel safe, respected and seen as the unique individual God created them to be. Their teachers and staff pray that each student, past, present and future, will leave the school equipped to shine for Jesus and make a difference in the world.
Open House: Feb. 26, 9 am
Bryn Mawr
The Agnes Irwin School
275 S. Ithan Ave.
610-801-1869; AgnesIrwin.org
No one knows girls like Agnes Irwin. Which means no one does girls’ education like Agnes Irwin. It’s been the school’s sole focus for 155 years. You’ll see it in the curriculum and in the way each girl is seen and heard. Because when girls feel heard, they speak up. And when girls speak up, they are known. Learn why Agnes Irwin is ranked the #1 all-girls high school in the Philadelphia area.
All School Open House: Apr. 10, 8:30 to 10 am
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr
480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave.
610-527-3915; SHABrynMawr.org
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr (SHA) is a girls, K-12, private, Catholic school, ranked the #1 girls Catholic high school in PA by Niche. Their 7:1 student-faculty ratio ensures that every student is known and cared for. Unique programs include French beginning in K, lower school multi-age classrooms, middle school robotics and upper school dual enrollment with Villanova University. SHA is part of the Sacred Heart global network of 150+ schools in 41 countries offering domestic and international exchange programs. Graduates attend top universities.
Schedule a tour of the campus, classrooms and beautiful historic mansion. Contact Tiffany.Kelly@SHABrynMawr.org
St. Aloysius Academy
401 S. Bryn Mawr Ave.
610-525-1670; StAloysiusAcademy.org
Founded in 1895 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Aloysius Academy is the only private, Catholic, all-boys, K–8 school in the Philadelphia five-county area. St. Aloysius Academy provides an engaging and challenging learning environment for boys that recognizes their needs and develops their gifts and talents. Within a faith-based setting, relational learning permeates the caring and formative atmosphere where each student can grow to be the best version of himself.
Open House: Jan. 29, Mar. 12, 9 am
Schedule a private tour, Admissions@StAloysiusAcademy.org
Chester Springs
Montgomery School
1141 Kimberton Rd.
610-827-7222; MontgomerySchool.org
Montgomery School nurtures students from preschool through 8th grade, valuing both childhood development and future success. Students engage in bold thinking, creative problem-solving and compassionate leadership, with teachers who model these important skills. As students advance, they build proficiency across subjects, gaining confidence, a strong knowledge base and essential life skills that set them up for future success.
Schedule your personal tour
Exton
Church Farm School
1001 E. Lincoln Hwy.
GoCFS.net
Church Farm School is an all-boys boarding and day private high school in Exton. Since 1918, CFS’s mission has been to ensure young men of character and academic ability receive a world-class education at an affordable price. Located on 150 bucolic acres in the heart of Chester County, the school emphasizes core values of respect, responsibility, integrity and brotherhood. Graduates go on to the nation’s leading colleges and universities.
Spring Open House: Apr. 12
Register at GoCFS.net/Events
Campus Tours offered Monday–Friday
Haverford
Friends School Haverford
851 Buck Ln.
610-642-2334; FriendsHaverford.org
Guided by Quaker principles since its founding in 1885, Friends School Haverford provides a rich program to a diverse school community from preschool through 5th grade. They promote academic scholarship, nurture creativity, foster integrity and celebrate self-awareness with a commitment to living in a culture of stewardship and kindness. Their students possess the intellectual curiosity and spiritual skills necessary to envision and create successful, meaningful lives — they know how to use their voice for good in the world.
Open House Dates: Mar. 7, Apr. 24, 9 am
Register: FriendsHaverford.org/Visit
Malvern
Malvern Preparatory School
418 S. Warren Ave.
484-595-1100; MalvernPrep.org
Malvern Preparatory School is an independent Augustinian school for young men in grades 6–12, offering its students a nurturing, Catholic community in which they can grow and become the best possible version of themselves. The curriculum balances rigorous academics, extracurricular commitment, spiritual development and Christian service, providing an experience that places students at the center of learning.
Entrance Exams: Jan. 12
Register: MalvernPrep.org/Visit
Villa Maria Academy Lower School
280 IHM Dr.
610-644-4864; VillaMaria.org
With a legacy of over 150 years of empowering young women through leadership and service, at Villa Maria Academy Lower School, they strive to maintain a culture rooted in the charism of the IHM Sisters, which is love, creative hope and fidelity. Villa is designed to meet the educational needs and unique learning style of each girl. The unrivaled academics, fine arts, athletics, student activities and service programs provide a foundation to discover individual passion and prepare for a lifetime of learning and leading.
Open House (Preschool–Gr. 8): Jan. 30, Mar. 12
Private Tours available. Register at VillaMaria.org
Media
The Walden School
901 N. Providence Rd.
610-892-8000; TheWaldenSchool.org
The Walden School welcomes children ages 2½ through 5th grade. Teachers are the heart of their students’ success, cultivating even the youngest learners’ intellectual curiosity. Montessori-based learning lets children thrive in a nurturing environment, fostering independence, collaboration, and peaceful and respectful communication. Students explore their interests and excel at their own pace to become self-motivated, empathetic decision-makers prepared for lifelong learning and community engagement.
Spring Open House: Feb. 9, 1 to 3 pm
Schedule a personal tour: Info@TheWaldenSchool.org
Multiple Locations
The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School (PA Cyber)
Statewide with 10 office locations
888-722-9237; PACyber.org
PA Cyber offers a modern education to K–12 students throughout the Commonwealth. After 24 years of teaching online, PA Cyber has demonstrated that cyber school is the perfect fit for many students. PA Cyber is a public school that falls under the same funding as your local school district. Start your PA Cyber journey today.
Live Online Information Sessions
Learn more at PACyber.org/Session
Reach Cyber Charter School
866-732-2416; ReachCyber.org
Reach Cyber Charter School is a STEM-focused, public cyber charter school serving Pennsylvania students in grades K–12. Reach is proud to offer a robust lineup of camps, clubs, social events and career readiness opportunities to accompany the required curriculum. The faculty and staff at Reach Cyber Charter School create an inclusive environment and offer support through a network of teachers, counselors and family mentors. Visit their website to learn more.
Virtual Information Sessions: Tuesdays, 6 pm; Fridays at noon
Visit ReachCyber.org/Outreach to register
Newtown Square
Episcopal Academy
1785 Bishop White Dr.
484-424-1400; EpiscopalAcademy.org
Episcopal Academy, a Pre-K–12, coeducational, independent day school, offers a classical yet innovative academic program, renowned for excellence in the humanities and sciences and focused on social responsibility and ethical leadership. Episcopal’s commitment to individual attention and to building an engaging, supportive school experience builds self-confidence and fosters a love of learning in all students.
Spring Open House: Apr. 10, 6 to 8 pm
Register at EpiscopalAcademy.org/Events
Phoenixville
Renaissance Academy
413 Fairview St.
610-983-4080; RAK12.org
A tuition-free, college prep, fully accredited, public charter school for grades K–12. Their mission is to prepare children for success as students, workers and citizens by providing them with a high-quality liberal arts, college preparatory education.
Open House: Apr. 29, 6 pm. Call for details.
Delaware
Wilmington
The Tatnall School
1501 Barley Mill Rd.
302-998-2292; Tatnall.org
At The Tatnall School, knowledge is the foundation of success, with academics at the core of the Tatnall triangle, representing the balance of academics, athletics and the arts. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that encourages students to explore their passions while developing qualities like curiosity and perseverance. With exceptional faculty that nurtures individual interests, Tatnall fosters motivated, passionate learners prepared to embrace the future with confidence.
Middle & Upper School Tour & Learn (Grades 6–12): Feb. 20, 8:30 to 10 am
Learning Differences & Special Education
Bryn Mawr
Hill Top Preparatory School
737 S. Ithan Ave.
610-527-3230; HillTopPrep.org
Hill Top Preparatory School educates and empowers neurodiverse students in grades 5–12 with learning differences such autism, ADHD and anxiety. With a focus on self-advocacy, social connection and independence, Hill Top collaborates with families to ensure students thrive academically, socially and emotionally—preparing them for success in college, careers and life.
Visit their website to learn more
Multiple Locations
Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services
484-798-5752; PAEducationReferrals@Devereux.org
Enrolling kindergarten through grade 12 at all PDE-approved Private Schools in Chester and Montgomery Counties. Small classroom ratios allow for individualized instruction/ support in a safe and therapeutic setting for students with a variety of learning/emotional differences. Full-time mental health clinicians, Wilson reading intervention services and reading specialists in all schools. Devereux nurtures students’ potential with school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and offers community-based instruction, school-based mental health and related services. PDE 4010 funding available.
Schedule a tour today
Westtown
The Concept School
1120 E. Street Rd.
610-399-1135; TheConceptSchool.org
Since 1972, TCS has provided a safe and nurturing environment for students who learn differently. They excel in creating a challenging and supportive environment for students who have difficulty focusing in class, find social interaction difficult, or for those who seek a small school environment. They transform the lives of middle and high school students who learn differently by creating a safe, intimate, educational environment where every student is welcomed, accepted and becomes their authentic self.
Open Houses: Feb. 19, Mar. 19, Apr. 23, May 21, 9:15 am