Private Schools in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

The Shipley School is a prestigious co-educational independent school located just minutes from Wynnewood in Bryn Mawr. Founded in 1894, Shipley offers a comprehensive college preparatory program from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is renowned for its academic rigor combined with character education, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and ethical leadership. Facilities include state-of-the-art science labs, extensive athletic facilities, and dedicated arts spaces. The school maintains small class sizes with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 and offers extensive extracurricular programs including championship athletics, performing arts, and community service opportunities.

Located in nearby Haverford, The Haverford School is one of the nation's premier all-boys independent day schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is particularly noted for its exceptional STEM programs, championship athletics, and leadership development curriculum. With a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, Haverford provides personalized attention and features outstanding facilities including the new Center for the Arts and Innovation, extensive athletic complexes, and advanced science laboratories. The school's college matriculation record is exceptional, with graduates regularly attending top-tier universities.

Friends' Central School is a Quaker independent school with a campus actually located in Wynnewood, serving students from nursery through 12th grade. Founded in 1845, the school combines academic excellence with Quaker values of community, simplicity, and peaceful conflict resolution. The Upper School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program alongside Advanced Placement courses. The 23-acre campus features modern academic buildings, extensive athletic facilities, and the new Shallcross Hall for performing arts. The school emphasizes global citizenship and environmental stewardship through its curriculum and extensive extracurricular offerings.