The School in Rose Valley offers a strikingly different model of educating young children.
Emphasizing hands-on experience and connection to nature, Rose Valley's preschool through sixth grade program fosters independence, creativity, and deep committment to community.
The Rose Valley experience is both nurturing and rigorous-students are prepared for future academic success, meaningful relationships, and active citizenship.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Yearly Tuition: $24,250
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1929
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
14 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,250
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $6,800 to $19,500
% on Financial Aid
50%
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Rory Mannion
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Before and after school child caremini camps when school is not in session
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The School In Rose Valley cost?
The School In Rose Valley's tuition is approximately $24,250 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The School In Rose Valley?
The acceptance rate of The School In Rose Valley is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for The School In Rose Valley?
The application deadline for The School In Rose Valley is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Location
Miles
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Media-Providence Friends School
(Friends)
125 W. 3rd Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
901 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 892-8000
Media, PA 19063
(610) 892-8000
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame de Lourdes School
(Catholic)
990 Fairview Rd
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
Rose Tree Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
145 W Rose Tree Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-4505
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-4505
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Drexel Neumann Academy
(Catholic)
1901 Potter St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7358
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Episcopal Academy
(Episcopal)
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,250 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
9.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 635 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
19 E Central Ave
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
Paoli, PA 19301
(610) 640-4150
11.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
410 W Seven Stars Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-3635
Phoenixville, PA 19460
(610) 933-3635
17.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Media-Providence Friends School
(Friends)
125 W. 3rd Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
901 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 892-8000
Media, PA 19063
(610) 892-8000
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame de Lourdes School
(Catholic)
990 Fairview Rd
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
Drexel Neumann Academy
(Catholic)
1901 Potter St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7358
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
430 Valleybrook Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-8134
Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-8134
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Media-Providence Friends School
(Friends)
125 W. 3rd Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
901 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 892-8000
Media, PA 19063
(610) 892-8000
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame de Lourdes School
(Catholic)
990 Fairview Rd
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328-9330
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
Rose Tree Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
145 W Rose Tree Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-4505
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-4505
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Drexel Neumann Academy
(Catholic)
1901 Potter St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-7358
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
607 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 876-7110
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 876-7110
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Davidson School
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students Acceptance rate listed
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 305 students
Media-Providence Friends School
(Friends)
125 W. 3rd Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Brookhaven KinderCare ![Brookhaven KinderCare Photo - Front of Building]( "Brookhaven KinderCare Photo - Front of Building")
Daycare / Preschool
201 Radio Park Lane
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 876-7780
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 876-7780
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 25 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Davidson School
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students Acceptance rate listed
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 305 students
4301 Chandler Dr
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Buxmont Academy
Alternative School
1307 Macdade Blvd
Woodlyn, PA 19094
(610) 833-1722
Woodlyn, PA 19094
(610) 833-1722
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Milagre Kids School
Special Education School
224 Milmont Ave
Folsom, PA 19033
(610) 485-4001
Folsom, PA 19033
(610) 485-4001
3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 9 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
607 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 876-7110
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 876-7110
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Davidson School
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students Acceptance rate listed
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 305 students
Media-Providence Friends School
(Friends)
125 W. 3rd Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
4301 Chandler Dr
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 872-5100
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
607 S Providence Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 876-7110
Wallingford, PA 19086
(610) 876-7110
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Davidson School
Special Education School
111 Elwyn Rd.
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2000
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students Acceptance rate listed
111 Elwyn Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-2201
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 305 students
Media-Providence Friends School
(Friends)
125 W. 3rd Street
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
Media, PA 19063
(610) 565-1960
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Brookhaven KinderCare ![Brookhaven KinderCare Photo - Front of Building]( "Brookhaven KinderCare Photo - Front of Building")
Daycare / Preschool
201 Radio Park Lane
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 876-7780
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 876-7780
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 25 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1899 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-6200
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 552-6200
9296.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 631-5600
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 631-5600
9296.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 908 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
908 Janice Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2145
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2145
9297.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Caledonia Way
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5910
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5910
9297.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2290
9297.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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