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Phebe Anna Thorne School

1029 Wyndon Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Phebe Anna Thorne School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language-based support for children with speech and language delays (not disorders)
Year Founded
1952
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 85%

School Notes

  • The Thorne preschool at Bryn Mawr College is a play-based program where children grow and learn through active exploration, problem solving, and socialization.
  • Experienced teachers and interested undergraduates facilitate the children's classroom experiences.
  • The Thorne kindergarten (located on the campus of Haverford College) balances children's choices of activities with developmentally appropriate, teacher-directed, instructional time.
  • The Thorne preschool at Bryn Mawr College is a play-based program where children grow and learn through active exploration, problem solving, and socialization.
  • Experienced teachers and interested undergraduates facilitate the children's classroom experiences.
  • The Thorne kindergarten (located on the campus of Haverford College) balances children's choices of activities with developmentally appropriate, teacher-directed, instructional time.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Phebe Anna Thorne School?
The acceptance rate of Phebe Anna Thorne School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. Phebe Anna Thorne School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is Phebe Anna Thorne School's ranking?
Phebe Anna Thorne School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Phebe Anna Thorne School?
The application deadline for Phebe Anna Thorne School is Jan. 15.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bryn Mawr, PA is $32,742 for elementary schools and $36,405 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bryn Mawr, PA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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