Building Blocks serves 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. The student:teacher of Building Blocks is 34:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
67 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Building Blocks?
The application deadline for Building Blocks is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Building Blocks is The Church Farm School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ss Philip & James Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Whiteland Montessori School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Whiteland Montessori School
Montessori School
1101 E Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 594-4727
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 594-4727
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
The Church Farm School ![The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus.]( "The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus.")
All-boys (Episcopal)
1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
721 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6530
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6530
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Goddard School ![Goddard School Photo]( "Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
250 Lancaster Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-2836
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-2836
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Cidds Learning Center
Special Education School
390 E Boot Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 431-8196
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 431-8196
2.3 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 123 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Church Farm School ![The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus.]( "The Church Farm School Photo - Church Farm School recently underwent a $15M campus modernization project, creating new student learning spaces, a Center for the Arts and a more accessible campus.")
All-boys (Episcopal)
1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Malvern ![Fusion Academy Malvern Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Malvern Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
700 Steel Lane, Suite 200
Malvern, PA 19355
(877) 673-8893
Malvern, PA 19355
(877) 673-8893
3.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Malvern Preparatory School ![Malvern Preparatory School Photo]( "Malvern Preparatory School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
418 S. Warren Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-1100
Malvern, PA 19355
(484) 595-1100
3.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1237 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
4.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Sports: 3
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
721 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6530
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6530
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Ss Peter And Paul School
(Catholic)
1327 E Boot Rd
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1000
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1000
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
1190 McDermott Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
280 IHM Drive
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-4864
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-4864
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Malvern ![Fusion Academy Malvern Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Malvern Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
700 Steel Lane, Suite 200
Malvern, PA 19355
(877) 673-8893
Malvern, PA 19355
(877) 673-8893
3.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Whiteland Montessori School
Montessori School
1101 E Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 594-4727
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 594-4727
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
721 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6530
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6530
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Goddard School ![Goddard School Photo]( "Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
250 Lancaster Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-2836
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-2836
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
The Goddard School - Exton ![The Goddard School - Exton Photo - The Goddard School, Exton]( "The Goddard School - Exton Photo - The Goddard School, Exton")
Daycare / Preschool
300 Carlisle Court
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6698
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6698
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Brandywine Children's House
Montessori School
123 Great Valley Pkwy
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 640-1202
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 640-1202
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Waterway Rd
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6640
Oxford, PA 19363
(610) 932-6640
9308.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,089 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
395 S. Jennersville Road
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-2010
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-2010
9309.7 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 1,436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
383 S Jennersville Rd
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-9803
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 869-9803
9309.7 miles
Gr: K-1 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
280 Pennocks Bridge Road
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 345-1800
West Grove, PA 19390
(610) 345-1800
9310 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
226 Highland Rd
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
Atglen, PA 19310
(610) 593-8223
9310.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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