Westtown School, a Quaker, private, co-ed Pre-K-12 day school with boarding options in grades 9 -12, offers a challenging curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity combined with an exceptional level of attention. Westtown School fosters a culture of reflection and self-discovery in which students can ignite the unique spark that illuminates their passion and purpose. Westtown School inspires and prepares graduates to become stewards and leaders of a better world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12
- Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $70,250
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $43,250
- Acceptance rate: 53%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Westtown School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
Offering Breadth
School History
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
PK-12
Pre-K-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1799
1909
Campus Size
604 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
366 students
300 students
% Students of Color
48%
25%
% International Students
21%
20%
% Students Boarding
72%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
55
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
67%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$110.7 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$70,250
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$43,250
(Additional lunch fee of $2,00)
(Additional lunch fee of $2,00)
$33,500
% Students on Financial Aid
43%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$39,159
(Need-based and Merit aid available)
(Need-based and Merit aid available)
$25,000
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
67%
-
Acceptance Rate
53%
58%
Director of Admissions
Jenni Biehn
Associate Director of Admissions
Samantha Jordan
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
55
17
Courses
2-D Studio Art 3 ADVAlgebra 1ADV
Algebra 2 & Trigonometry ADVAlgebra 2 ADV
Applied Music 3 & 4Applied Scientific Research
Arts Independent ProjectBiology 1 ADV
Biology 2 ADVBritish Literature
Business & Society (Religion)Calculus 1 ADV
Calculus 2 ADVChemistry 1 ADV
Chemistry 2 ADVComputer Science
Drawing 4English Independent Research
ESOL 2Europe Since 1950
French 4French 5
Geometry ADVHiroshima to 9/11
History Independent ResearchHolocaust & Genocide
Issues in Current AffairsJazz Ensemble 4
Language Independent ResearchLatin 5
Linear AlgebraLiterature Seminar
Mandarin 4Mandarin 5
Math Independent ResearchPainting 4
Peace & JusticePhysics 1 ADV
Physics 2 ADVPortfolio Preparation
PrecalculusPrintmaking 4
Religion & Social Change: Liberation, Human & Environmental JusticReligion & Social Change: Nonviolence & Justice
Religion Independent ResearchResearch Ecology
Spanish 4Spanish 5
Spanish 6Statistics ADV
String Orchestra 4Symphonic Band 4
The Contemplative ExperienceUS History ADV
Writing Seminar
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
14
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
55
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
AcappellaAdmission Tour Guides
Amicus (Yearbook)Amnesty International Club
Audio / Video ClubBackgammon club
Beat (Rhythm & Percussion) ClubBeatbox Club
Brown & White (School Newspaper)Business Club
Chess ClubChinese Language & Culture Club
Community GovernmentCooking Club
CrosswindsDebate Club
Disciplinary CouncilDobbs 16
Dobbs Athletic AssociationDohters
Epiphanies (Literary Magazine)Global Studies Institute
HAS (Hotchkiss Art Society)International Matters e-Magazine
Junior Peer LeadersKnitting Club
No LimitsOnyx
Organic Garden ClubPanache
PheonixPolar Bear Club
Recording and Concert ProductionSchool for the Entrepreneur
Society for Public Speaking (SPS, includes Debate, Model UN, Model Congress)Step Club
Student CouncilStudent Multicultural Board
Student Union for Multicultural Awareness & Action (SUMAA)Surfing and Body boarding
Tea TimesThe Academy (book group)
The Amicus (Yearbook)The Brown & White (Student Newspaper)
Westtown Christian FellowshipWesttown Competitive Gaming Club
Work Program
Arts and Music Programs:
Soundscapes (Music Interpretation)
Recreational Athletic Programs:
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
100%
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Franklin & Marshall
15
Bard College
14
Boston University
14
Haverford College
14
George Washington University
13
Northeastern University
13
American University
12
Drexel University
10
University of Richmond
9
University of Pennsylvania
8
School Notes
- Westtown School is a Quaker, private, co-ed Pre-K-12 day school with boarding options in grades 9 -12 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Westtown is located on 600 acres of land, including a 14-acre lake, an arboretum, a natural forest, and an instructional organic farm. Students at Westtown are challenged to realize their intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual potential. Truth, openness, and honesty are values which undergird the school community. A spirit of inquiry reigns in the classroom, and students are encouraged to think creatively, to feel the condition of others, and to listen to their inner selves. Westtown expects students to be critical, independent thinkers who can work with a spirit of cooperation, understanding, and tolerance of the views of others. The Westtown experience is defined by rigorous academic preparation for college, community living in a diverse environment, weekly Meeting for Worship, and participation in the school`s unique Work Program. These shared events reflect and teach the fundamental Quaker values of consensus, nonviolent conflict resolution, and physical work dignity.
- Westtown School accreditations: Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kevin Roose '05 - A technology columnist for the New York Times and a writer-at-large for the New York Times Magazine, the New York Times bestselling author of two books, named to Forbes' "30 Under 30" and Time's list of the 140 best Twitter feeds.
- Jullee Wilson '00 - Senior Fashion Editor at The Huffington Post, and has written for Conde Nast Traveler, Vibe, Real Simple, and Parenting, in addition to serving on the advisory board for Harlem’s Fashion Row.
- Don Wildman '79 - Current host and narrator of Off Limits, Mysteries at the Museum, and Monumental Mysteries on the Travel Channel, hosted and narrated Weird Travels that formerly aired on the Travel Channel
- Mo Bamba '17 - Profession Basketball Player with the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Mo was the 6th overall lottery pick to the Orlando Magic in the 2018 NBA Draft.
- Celina Tio '88 - A James Beard Award Winning Chef and Certified Cicerone. She has appeared in several cooking series such as Top Chef Masters, Iron Chef America, and The Next Iron Chef.
- School Mascot: Westown Moose
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Westtown School cost?
Westtown School's tuition is approximately $70,250 for boarding students and $43,250 for day students.
What schools are Westtown School often compared to?
Westtown Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Westtown School?
The acceptance rate of Westtown School is 53%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.
Who are famous alumni from Westtown School?
Westtown School famous alumni include: Kevin Roose '05, Jullee Wilson '00, Don Wildman '79, Mo Bamba '17 and Celina Tio '88.
What sports does Westtown School offer?
Westtown School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track and Wrestling.
Does Westtown School offer a summer program?
Yes, Westtown School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Westtown School's ranking?
Westtown School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Most extracurriculars offered, High # of AP/advanced courses offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Westtown School?
The application deadline for Westtown School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Westtown has a beautiful campus. It was beautiful and especially safe to walk around any time of day. Also the style of teaching is very hands on and has small classes, usually with. . .
Small Quaker school, tight group, not so much focused on strong academics as much as creating good individuals in society.. . .
Extremely beautiful campus. It is a Quaker boarding school with wonderful teachers. They require a senior project where students can travel the world. Also encourages volunteer work and has a campus farm. . .
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