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Overview

The Phelps School is a private boarding and day school for boys in grades six through 12 and a postgraduate year. We're a small school--about 110 students--so we can provide each student with a personalized learning experience. We offer everything from Advanced Placement (AP) courses for gifted students to an Academic Support Program (ASP) for students with learning differences. What truly differentiates The Phelps School is the dedication we have to each individual boy and helping him to reach his full potential academically, personally and socially. Our staff and faculty are deeply committed, and involved 24-7 in our students' lives as teachers, coaches, dorm parents and more. We have competitive athletic teams and all kind of extracurricular activities, all on our 70-acre campus in Malvern, PA.
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Official information of The Phelps School in 2024 | FindingSchool
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Boarding Grades: 6-12, PG
All-boys
Urban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $57,000
# of Students: 110
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 25%
AP Courses: 10
Endowment: $13,636/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 57%
SAT: 1015/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#6 University of Chicago 1
#21 Emory University 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#66 Fordham University 1
#88 Elon University 1
#89 Stonehill College 1
#97 University of Delaware 1
#103 Temple University 1
#111 Susquehanna University 1
#133 Drexel University 1
#133 Seton Hall University 1
#143 Catholic University of America 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#219 Widener University 1
LAC #51 Connecticut College 1
#263 Florida Atlantic University 1
#263 University of Memphis 1
American University of Paris 1
Caldwell University 1
Neumann University 1
Richmond, The American International University in London 1
Saint Joseph's University 1
University of Scranton 1
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AP Courses

(Total 10)
Calculus AB
Chemistry
United States History
Biology
Calculus BC
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Calculus AB
Chemistry
United States History
Biology
Calculus BC
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
World History
Physics 1
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Sports

(Total 4)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer

Arts

(Total 2)
Art History
Studio Art
Art History
Studio Art

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 12)
Photography
Yearbook
Gardening
AcaPhellas (a capella singing group)
ESports
Model UN
Strength & Conditioning
Music Practice & Performance
Drone Video Production
Lion's Games
Photography
Yearbook
Gardening
AcaPhellas (a capella singing group)
ESports
Model UN
Strength & Conditioning
Music Practice & Performance
Drone Video Production
Lion's Games
Engineering Club
Boxing
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Contact Info

Official website
583 Sugartown Road Malvern, PA 19355
610-644-1754
admis@thephelpsschool.org
Pennsylvania

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1946
Campus Size: 70 acres
Boarding Rate: 70%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Jr.
School Code:
TOEFL: 4962
SSAT: 5759

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 3)
4.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about The Phelps School

01.
Tell me a bit about The Phelps School.
The Phelps School is All-boys private boarding school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1946, and currently has about 110 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.thephelpsschool.org.
02.
Does The Phelps School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Phelps School is offering 10 AP courses.

The Phelps School also have 57% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do The Phelps School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020, some students attended University of Chicago, Emory University, Penn State University Park, Fordham University and Elon University.
04.
What is the application requirement for The Phelps School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Phelps School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for The Phelps School’s All-boys student?
The total fee for The Phelps School in 2024 is $59,875 ~ $59,925, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admis@thephelpsschool.org .
06.
Where is The Phelps School located?
The Phelps School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 19 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is The Phelps School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Phelps School is among the most popular schools, within top 451 for all US schools.

Also The Phelps School has been favorited by 22 users.
08.
How to start with an application with The Phelps School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Phelps School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Phelps School’s official site: http://www.thephelpsschool.org or call them at 610-644-1754.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Phelps School?
Yes, here are few: Church Farm School, Westtown School and Valley Forge Military Academy.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Phelps School?
The overall rating for The Phelps School is C.

The section ratings of The Phelps School are:
C for Matriculation
C for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
A for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews

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