The Haverford School
Grade Level: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School/College Prep School
Type:
Day
Gender:
Boys
About
The Haverford School is a premier independent all-boys day school on Philadelphia's Main Line. Haverford offers a rigorous pre-k through grade 12 liberal arts curriculum designed to shape confident, well-rounded young men.
With a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, expert faculty tailor instruction to how boys learn best—engaging them through hands-on, movement- and sensory-rich experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, and academic excellence.
Small class sizes, an interdisciplinary approach, and a wide array of electives—from advanced STEM to global studies and the arts—ensure that each boy is both challenged and supported.
Equally central to Haverford’s mission is the well-being of its students. A dedicated student support team, including counselors, learning specialists, and advisors, partners with families to promote mental health, emotional resilience, and balanced growth. The School’s programs nurture empathy, integrity, and a strong sense of purpose.
In every division, Haverford provides an environment where boys feel known, valued, and prepared—not just for college, but for lives of meaning and impact. It’s an education designed for boys, and built for life.
Awards or Certifications:
- #1 Best All-Boys High School in Pennsylvania
- #8 Best Private K-12 School in Pennsylvania
- #20 Best All-Boys High School in America
What is your teaching or educational philosophy?
Haverford's faculty has a deep understanding of how boys learn best—through active, relational, and purpose-driven experiences. Faculty create classroom environments that are intellectually engaging and grounded in high expectations with individualized support.
The school’s liberal arts curriculum balances depth and breadth, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration across disciplines. Students are guided to take intellectual risks, ask thoughtful questions, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Haverford emphasizes character as much as content, integrating values like empathy, leadership, and integrity into daily academic life.
Teachers serve not just as instructors, but as mentors and role models who know and inspire each boy. Through close relationships and intentional guidance, boys grow in confidence, resilience, and self-awareness—preparing them for college and for lives of meaning.
What is your mission statement?
The Haverford School is a vibrant community where each boy is known, challenged, and supported. With nearly 150 years of expertise in how boys learn, we focus on relationships, scholarship, and character, providing students with a rigorous and comprehensive education that prepares them for lives of purpose and impact.
Enrollment
944