Glen Mills Schools (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Glen Mills Schools

185 Glen Mills Road
Concordville, PA 19331

Tel: (610) 459-8100

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The Glen Mills Schools was founded in 1826, originally incorporated as the Philadelphia House of Refuge.

The Philadelphia House of Refuge was the third school of its type in the country, following the New York House of Refuge in 1824 and the Boston House of Refuge in 1825.

The program includes room and board, clothing, behavior management, individual and group counseling, academic and vocational programming, medical and dental services, as well as athletic and recreational opportunities.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 743 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Glen Mills Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

743 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

86%

State avg.: 27%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

108 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Glen Mills Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Glen Mills Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 743 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Delaware County, PA is $24,026 for elementary schools and $33,425 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Delaware County, PA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).