Public schools in Malvern, PA
7 open public schools with an address in Malvern, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,822
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Malvern public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Malvern, PA: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,822 students, an average of 689 per school. The largest campus is Great Valley HS (1,481 students), and the largest elementary school is General Wayne El Sch (542).
Every listed school belongs to Great Valley SD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Malvern
Elementary schools in Malvern
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown El Sch Great Valley SD | KG–04 | 414 | 15.3:1 | |
| General Wayne El Sch Great Valley SD | KG–04 | 542 | 13.2:1 | |
| Kathryn D. Markley El Sch Great Valley SD | KG–04 | 426 | 11.3:1 | |
| Sugartown El Sch Great Valley SD | KG–04 | 449 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in Malvern
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Valley 5/6 Center Great Valley SD | 05–06 | 756 | 15.1:1 | |
| Great Valley MS Great Valley SD | 07–08 | 754 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Malvern
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Valley HS Great Valley SD | 09–12 | 1,481 | 16.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.4%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black2.9%
- Asian28.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Malvern schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,822 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Malvern
How many public schools are in Malvern, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Malvern: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,822 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Malvern?
All listed public schools with an address in Malvern belong to Great Valley SD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Malvern?
Great Valley HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Malvern, with 1,481 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Malvern?
No school with an address in Malvern is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Malvern schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Malvern public schools is 13.2:1, similar to the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Malvern guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities