Top Elementary and Lower Schools Around the Main Line & Philly’s Western Suburbs
Discover the Main Line Parent Community's Top Recommended Elementary and Lower Schools to find the right fit for your student.
Known as one of the most trusted Facebook Groups in our area, 35,000 local families are always ready to share their expertise in the Main Line Parent Community. That’s why when we asked “Who are the top elementary schools in our area?” they answered with enthusiasm!
First, we’re pleased to introduce you to our Main Line Parent Education Partner Members, who support our Community and Education Guide. Have you had a great experience with any of them? You can help other families benefit from your experience with an endorsement on their Profile Page!
Other local elementary and lower schools we’ve received recommendations for in our School Survey are linked below so you can explore them as well. If your preschool isn’t on our list and you love them, please complete our School Survey or comment with a link to their website. We hope this list gets you started on a path to finding the right fit for your child and we invite you to share it with your friends!
Main Line Parent Education Partner Members
Click through our Members’ Profile Pages below to learn more about their unique approach to education, read their parents’ endorsements, and plan a visit with our Open House and Admissions Events Calendar.
AIM Academy
AIM's college prep curriculum for 1-12th grade students provides extraordinary educational opportunities to children with…
Benchmark School | Excellence in Education for Students with Learning Differences – 2024 LOVE Awards
Benchmark School is a leader in providing research-based, personalized education for children with dyslexia, ADHD,…
Cupola Academy
Cupola Academy (CA) is a secular, nonprofit educational organization that provides a supportive community-base for homeschooling families.
Episcopal Academy
The Episcopal Academy is an independent, coeducational, preK-12 school on a modern, 123 acre-campus in…
Fáilte Microschool | 2025 Family Favorite – Homeschool Resource
Fáilte Microschool offers a nurturing, personalized alternative to traditional schooling for families seeking a supportive,…
Friends’ Central School
Friends’ Central School is a Quaker, co-educational, college-preparatory day school for students in nursery through…
Gladwyne Montessori
Give your child the best foundation for a lifetime of learning at Gladwyne Montessori, the…
Holy Child Academy Drexel Hill | Excellence in Education — 2024 LOVE Awards
Founded in 1927, Holy Child Academy has a long history of academic excellence and spiritual…
Kimberton Waldorf School | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
Kimberton Waldorf School (KWS) is a nurturing, natural haven for students seeking an academically rich and…
Phebe Anna Thorne School of Bryn Mawr College | 2025 LOVE Award Winner – Excellence in Early Childhood Education
The Phebe Anna Thorne School of Bryn Mawr College invites children to explore and learn…
Sacred Heart Academy
Founded in 1865, Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr (SHA) is an international, independent, all-girls, K-12,…
St. Aloysius Academy
St. Aloysius Academy's mission is to prepare young boys for roles of Christian leadership and…
The Agnes Irwin School
Top tier all-girls' independent college prep school for PreK-grade 12 that offers rigorous academic ,…
The Haverford School
The Haverford School is a vibrant, private day school for remarkable boys, pre-kindergarten-12th grade. Our…
The Shipley School
The Shipley School is an independent, coeducational day school in Bryn Mawr for pre-kindergarten through…
Waldron Mercy Academy | Excellence in Education – 2024 LOVE Awards
Waldron Mercy Academy, a Catholic School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a diverse,…
Westtown School
An independent, Quaker, co-ed, pre-K through grade 12 day school with boarding options in grades…
If your Elementary School isn’t on our list and you love them, please complete our School Survey or comment with a link to their website.
Friends of Main Line Parent
French International/ L’école Française Internationale
“Wonderful language immersion program, warm and kind teachers. Lots of diversity in the school, with many nations represented, so there is a lot exposure to other cultures.” – Erika H.
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