Top Middle Schools Around the Main Line & Philly’s Western Suburbs
Discover the Main Line Parent Community's Top Recommended Middle 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 middle 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 Middle Schools we’ve received recommendations for in our School Survey are linked below so you can explore them as well. If your Middle School 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.
The Academy of Notre Dame is a premier all-girls Catholic, college prep school offering academic…
AIM's college prep curriculum for 1-12th grade students provides extraordinary educational opportunities to children with…
Cupola Academy (CA) is a secular, nonprofit educational organization that provides a supportive community-base for homeschooling families.
Friends’ Central School is a Quaker, co-educational, college-preparatory day school for students in nursery through…
Give your child the best foundation for a lifetime of learning at Gladwyne Montessori, the…
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is an independent Catholic academy for preschool to eighth grade students located in…
St. Aloysius Academy's mission is to prepare young boys for roles of Christian leadership and…
The Shipley School is an independent, coeducational day school in Bryn Mawr for pre-kindergarten through…
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…
Woodlynde School celebrates learning differences, empowering students with personalized support to thrive academically and beyond.
If your Middle 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
“HTPS has been a life-changing school for our child and is a truly special place. The staff and teachers are all empathetic and understanding and we only wish we’d discovered it sooner!” – Inger H.
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.
St. Norbert’s 5-8th grade curriculum is a rigorous high school preparatory program consisting of religion, English language arts, math, science and social studies. Research skills are emphasized and enhanced across the curriculum.” – St. Norbert Parent
The counseling staff at my son’s school make it shine. His counselor and his whole team are very accommodating with his needs. He is happy go to to school! – Amy S.
