For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,777 students in Malvern, PA (there are , serving 2,713 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Malvern, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Malvern, PA are Great Valley High School, Charlestown Elementary School and Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malvern, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Malvern have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Malvern, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Valley High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
225 North Phoenixville Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 889-1900
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 889-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #22.
Charlestown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2060 Charlestown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 935-1555
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 935-1555
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
354 Swedesford Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1790
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-1790
Grades: K-5
| 668 students
Rank: #44.
General Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Devon Road
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-6651
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-6651
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Sugartown Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Sugartown Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 699-1500
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 699-1500
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Great Valley Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 North Phoenixville Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-6440
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 644-6440
Grades: 6-8
| 1,120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Malvern, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Malvern, PA include Great Valley High School, Charlestown Elementary School and Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Malvern?
6 public schools are located in Malvern.
What percentage of students in Malvern go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Malvern are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Malvern?
Malvern public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Malvern are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Malvern include: Sugartown Elementary School vs. General Wayne Elementary School, Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School vs. General Wayne Elementary School, General Wayne Elementary School vs. Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School
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