Paoli Real Estate (19031) and Community Information
In 1777, the Battle of Paoli, a massacre which took place during the American Revolutionary War occurred in the town. Today, Paoli is a census-designated place located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Paoli is situated in two townships: Tredyffrin and Willistown, and students attend either the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District or Great Valley School District. Commuters and college students travel by SEPTA's Paoli/Thorndale Line, in which a trip from Paoli to Center City Philadelphia takes approximately 45 minutes.
Demographics of Paoli
- Population: 5.384
- Median Age: 43.6
- Media Household Income: $66,884
- Average Income Per Capita: $37,790 (includes all adults and children)
- Median Home Cost: $336,300
- Cost of Living Index: 129
Paoli Education Information
Great Valley School District
Great Valley High School 11th Grade PSSA Scores in 2010
- Reading: 89% proficient (State average, 67%)
- Math: 81% proficient (State average, 60%)
- Science: 66% proficient (State average, 40%)
- Writing: 95% proficient (State average, 81%)
Fifth Grade PSSA scores of Great Valley School District: % at or above Proficient (2010)
Charlestown Elementary School |
90% |
88% |
98% |
General Wayne Elementary School |
70% |
76% |
88% |
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School |
89% |
90% |
94% |
| Sugartown Elementary School |
83% |
84% |
84% |
State Average |
64% |
62% |
74% |
Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
Conestoga Senior High School 11th Grade PSSA Scores in 2010
- Reading: 93% proficient (State average, 67%)
- Math: 93% proficient (State average, 60%)
- Science: 75% proficient (State average, 40%)
- Writing: 97% proficient (State average, 81%)
Fifth Grade PSSA scores of Tredyffrin-Easttown District: % at or above Proficient (2010)
Valley Forge Middle School |
84% |
89% |
86% |
Tredyffrin-Easttown Middle School |
85% |
85% |
81% |
State Average |
64% |
62% |
74% |
There are many private institutions located on the Main Line for PK-12 education; for a Roman Catholic education there are St. Norbert School, Archbishop John Carroll High School, Villa Maria Academy for Girls, Devon Prep and Malvern Prep. The Episcopal Academy is a private PK-12 institution located nearby in Newtown Square; and The Valley Forge Military Academy.
If you are looking for a nationally recognized college or university, the Main Line is home to many institutions that are renowned for their academic excellence. The Main Line offers thousands of students close proximity to Philadelphia, with easy access to public transportation, while still living within the comfort and safety of an affluent residential area. Bryn Mawr College, is a small all women's only liberal arts college; Cabrini College, a coed Roman Catholic; Eastern University, a private, co-education Christian university. Harcum College is a two-year, private college with academic programs in health-sciences, liberal arts, business and professional studies. Haverford College is one of America's most outstanding liberal arts colleges founded on Quaker values. Immaculata University is a Catholic coeducational institution sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Rosemont College is Catholic independent liberal arts institution. Saint Joseph's University, located on City Avenue bordering Philadelphia and the Main Line, is a Catholic university seeped in Jesuit tradition. Saint Joseph University's alumni network of 50,000 plus are eager to help students find meaningful employment after graduation. Also located on the Main Line is Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, which prepares men to be ordained into the Roman Catholic Priesthood. Valley Forge Military Academy and College, is two-year college prep school, for both young women and men. Villanova University is the oldest and largest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and is located in the heart of the Main Line.
Paoli Community Links
Paoli is home to many exciting things to do; the Main Line Newcomers Organization and Newcomers Club of Great Valley are good resources for those who are relocating to the Main Line. If you are looking for art, music or dance opportunities, Wayne Art Center, Contrempa Dance Center and Theater, Dance Sport Academy, Betsy Daily School of Performing Arts, Bryn Mawr Conservatory of Music and Harcum Medley Music School all offer lessons for students, young and old. The Main Line is home to a plethora of fitness-related facilities, including the Upper Main Line YMCA, Devon Fitness, Main Line Health & Fitness, and Bikram Yoga Main Line. There is something for everyone along the Main Line, from golfing at Aronimink, Applebrook or Waynesborough Golf Clubs, to playing tennis at the Radnor Racket Club, or squash at the Berwyn Squash & Fitness Club. Whatever your interests and hobbies are, you will find all of your needs met in the Main Line communities.
For all other Paoli questions contact me at Kevin.Toll@LongandFoster.com or 610-609-1096.
