Private Schools in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

The School in Rose Valley is a highly-regarded progressive independent school serving students from preschool through 6th grade. Located just minutes from Drexel Hill, the school emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning in a natural campus setting. The school features small class sizes, dedicated faculty with advanced degrees, and a curriculum that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. Facilities include science labs, art studios, music rooms, and extensive outdoor learning spaces. The school is known for its strong community feel, project-based learning approach, and excellent preparation for secondary education.

The Haverford School is a prestigious all-boys independent day school located adjacent to Drexel Hill in Haverford. Serving boys from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the school offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with exceptional STEM programs, extensive arts offerings, and competitive athletics. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities including science and innovation centers, performing arts spaces, and extensive athletic complexes. With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 and 80% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school provides personalized attention and consistently produces graduates who attend top-tier universities.

Stratford Friends School specializes in serving bright students with learning differences, located just minutes from Drexel Hill in neighboring Havertown. The school serves students in grades 1-8 with small class sizes (typically 6:1 student-teacher ratio) and individualized instruction. Grounded in Quaker values, the school emphasizes each child's unique strengths while providing targeted support for challenges like dyslexia, ADHD, and executive function difficulties. The curriculum includes Orton-Gillingham reading instruction, multisensory math, and comprehensive social-emotional learning. The school is known for its nurturing environment and successful transitions of students to mainstream high school programs.