Best Elementary Schools in Malvern, PA

Summary:

The city of Malvern, Pennsylvania is home to 4 high-performing elementary schools that are part of the Great Valley School District. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are known for their strong academic achievements, diverse student populations, and ample resources.

Among the standout schools, General Wayne Elementary School and Charlestown Elementary School are the top performers. General Wayne Elementary School is ranked 154 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent performance. Charlestown Elementary School is ranked 207 and has a 4-star rating, also demonstrating strong academic outcomes. Both schools excel in PSSA test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in Math and English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages.

The other two elementary schools, Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School and Sugartown Elementary School, also perform well above the state averages on PSSA tests. The schools have diverse student populations, with varying racial compositions and economic backgrounds, as evidenced by the range of free/reduced lunch recipients. Additionally, the Great Valley School District as a whole is ranked 59 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania, further demonstrating the high-quality education provided in Malvern's elementary schools.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
General Wayne Elementary School	Public	K-5	20 Devon Road	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 647-6651	664	49	13.4	12.8%	374 (56.3%)	26 (3.9%)	35 (5.3%)	201 (30.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (3.8%)	87.2	154^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.0%		80.3	283^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	81.6%	129	72.0	76.7	63.0	70.8	97.1	97.1	75.9	78.4	75.9	76.9	$18,417	$14	$18,403
Sugartown Elementary School	Public	K-5	611 Sugartown Rd	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 699-1500	531	39	13.7	23.0%	276 (52.0%)	13 (2.4%)	92 (17.3%)	112 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.0%)	71.6	463^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	69.8%		75.2	380^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.2%	83	53.8	65.6	48.9	55.0	88.5	88.5	63.1	72.1	69.4	67.6	$19,875	$205	$19,671
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School	Public	K-5	354 Swedesford Rd	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 644-1790	654	48	13.5	22.6%	229 (35.0%)	13 (2.0%)	113 (17.3%)	273 (41.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.8%)	79.2	297^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.6%		85	197^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.2%	100	67.3	70.1	68.2	68.5	87.6	87.6	62.7	63.3	76.0	67.4	$18,605	$225	$18,380
Charlestown Elementary School	Public	K-5	2060 Charlestown Rd	Malvern	19355	Chester County	Great Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 935-1555	381	29	13.3	11.0%	263 (69.0%)	4 (1.0%)	17 (4.5%)	74 (19.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.5%)	84.4	207^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.5%		87.9	139^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.9%	68	82.0	64.4	62.7	69.2	95.9	95.9	70.5	75.6	71.2	72.7	$19,650	$127	$19,523

Cities Near Malvern

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
West Chester	3.41 mi	19	146^th
Berwyn	4.42 mi	3	14^th
Exton	4.64 mi	6	574^th
Phoenixville	5.06 mi	8	341^st
Wayne	5.5 mi	6	42^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.