College prep schools in Philadelphia area

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Hi,
I’m considering Prep school for my son who will start high school in 2023. I’m not sure if I want to send him to boarding school. So, I’m mainly considering day schools in Philadelphia area. Which schools have good academics and sports programs (basketball)?

Thank you.

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Episcopal Academy

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George School has excellent basketball.

And it’s an amazing place. May not be commutable depending on where you are, but could be worth considering as a not so far boarding school

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Geographic considerations? Philadelphia area covers a lot of geography. The suggestion for Episcopal Academy is good, but might not be valid if you live in Bucks County

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Penn Charter, Hill School (requires boarding for one year, sports not that great), Germantown Academy, Shipley, Haverford.

Malvern Prep and La Salle have good athletic programs (LAX and XC/Track, respectively), but I wouldn’t put them same academic category as the others.

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If you had a daughter, I would suggest Baldwin… :joy: Awesome college placements. Cannot say enough good things about this school!

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I am in West Chester. So, anything in 10 to 20 miles is desirable.

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Thanks all for suggestions. A lot of choices. Are there any prep schools which are not a good value for money? For reference, ours is West Chester School District ( Rustin high school)

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The Perkiomen School basketball program has done well. Solid placement for players in d1,l with strong academics, and saw they beat mt Zion (#4 in country)
Boarding not required

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Westtown School is in West Chester. Very strong basketball program - top recruit in the country signed with Duke for next year.

They are also a K-12 school, in addition to boarding in the upper school. I don’t think they require a year of boarding for day students anymore.

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Devon Prep is ranked very highly in basketball (PIAA district 1). Right behind Lower Merion…

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Agree with previous poster - Episcopal Academy. It would be within your 10-20 mile distance. High level academics. They send many kids (several athletes) to Ivies, NESCAC, NEWMAC, Patriot League, and other high academic conference colleges every year. Worth checking out if a high academic college is a goal.

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