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At Agnes Irwin, we know girls. Founded in 1869 by Miss Agnes Irwin, the first Dean of Radcliffe College and great-great granddaughter of Benjamin...
The Abington Friends School (AFS) program is deeply relationship-centered. We make it a priority to authentically get to know each student. As a result,...
Founded in 1970, The Montessori School in Dresher, PA has empowered children—ages eighteen months through sixth grade—to thrive through an authentic Montessori education in...
Nazareth Academy High School was founded in 1928 and is the only private, Catholic high school for young women in Philadelphia. Located on the...
The Crefeld School is an intentionally different, gender inclusive, college prep school for students in grades 7 through 12. Located in the Chestnut Hill...
Montgomery School is an independent co-ed day school for children in grades Preschool-8, located in the heart of Chester Springs. Their commitment to elementary...
Frankford Friends School is a co-educational Quaker institution in Philadelphia, serving students from preschool through eighth grade across two campuses. Guided by Quaker values...
Empowering Young Women Since 1932Villa Joseph Marie High School – Bucks County’s only all-girls, Catholic college-prep high school – offers a vibrant, close-knit community...
The first day of school for TPS was over 50 years ago. Today, we remain a leader and whole-hearted champion for the preschool through...
For over 60 years, Gladwyne Montessori has been a leading institution for individualized education. As the only accredited Montessori program in the region serving...