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'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,…
Chesterbrook Academy in West Chester provides preschool through fifth grade students with a strong academic…
Cupola Academy (CA) is a secular, nonprofit educational organization that provides a supportive community-base for homeschooling families.
The Episcopal Academy is an independent, coeducational, preK-12 school on a modern, 123 acre-campus in…
Fáilte Microschool offers a nurturing, personalized alternative to traditional schooling for families seeking a supportive,…
Friends’ Central School is a Quaker, co-educational, college-preparatory day school for students in nursery through…
Founded in 1927, Holy Child Academy has a long history of academic excellence and spiritual…
Kimberton Waldorf School (KWS) is a nurturing, natural haven for students seeking an academically rich and…
The Phebe Anna Thorne School of Bryn Mawr College invites children to explore and learn…
Founded in 1865, Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr (SHA) is an international, independent, all-girls, K-12,…
St. Aloysius Academy's mission is to prepare young boys for roles of Christian leadership and…
Top tier all-girls' independent college prep school for PreK-grade 12 that offers rigorous academic ,…
The Haverford School is a vibrant, private day school for remarkable boys, pre-kindergarten-12th grade. Our…
The School in Rose Valley is a progressive school for children in preschool through sixth…
The Shipley School is an independent, coeducational day school in Bryn Mawr for pre-kindergarten through…
Educating students from preschool through eighth grade, Villa Maria Academy empowers young girls for spiritual…
Waldron Mercy Academy, a Catholic School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a diverse,…
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
“My child loves her school because everybody is friends, the teachers are great and they are always learning new things.” – Rocco C.
“The teachers are phenomenal! Super supportive and accommodating environment. I have one son who is autistic and one who is neurotypical and both have received a great education!” – Melissa E.
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.
“Perelman is the most amazing school there is! Small class sizes, one-to-one learning, and community like no other. I loved this school before and I love it 100-fold now. My daughter recently suffered a serious health scare and sending her to school each day was very scary. I can’t possibly express how impressed I am with the level of communication and care from so many teachers and the school administration. They made this very difficult time a breeze for us. I now confidently send my daughter to school each day and know that she’s in the very best hands. We are so lucky to have such an amazing gem right in our community.” – Rebecca
Plymouth Meeting Friends School
“We love the small sense of community here. Our daughter is taught that she is part of a community and that character counts. The school has a social-awareness and encourages everyone to make a positive difference. The staff are all caring and our daughter has learned so much there. They encourage students to be their wonderful selves.” – Amanda E.
St. Agnes School has its own middle school building for students in grades 6 to 8. The Catholic School is diverse compared to most schools in the area, offering an ESL program where other private schools in the area do not offer that type of program for second language learners. There are learning support teachers for grades K to 8. – Jenifer N.
“My wife and I love St. Thomas the Apostle School. The principal is the best. He is engaging, and supports the families in and out of school and loves the kids! He has a clear vision for the school. The faculty embraced our family and go above and beyond for my boys! The home and school is a great group and we feel at home in our school community. This is a great place for all families!” – James T.
