Great Valley Sd, PA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Great Valley Sd

Great Valley School District serves a region spanning several communities in Chester County, including Malvern, and sits in a housing market substantially above state and national medians. The district covers kindergarten through twelfth grade across six schools: three elementary buildings, one fifth-and-sixth-grade center (opened in fall 2024), one middle school, and one high school.

The district's enrollment is stable, with fairly even distribution across grade levels. The student body is diverse: roughly half white, with meaningful shares of Asian students, Hispanic students, and smaller populations of other backgrounds. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and special education enrollment were not available, so a parent may want to inquire directly about the scope and nature of support services offered to students with high needs.

In academic performance, the district sits above the midpoint among Chester County's districts on overall proficiency. In grades three through eight, proficiency in English language arts is in the upper range, while proficiency in mathematics is more moderate. The district does not yet report graduation rates; this data is typically released on a lag. State testing results measure only elementary and middle grades, so the high school's academic outcomes are not captured in state assessments.

The district has undergone significant structural changes. In fall 2024, all fifth and sixth graders moved to a new dedicated center rather than remaining in neighborhood elementary schools. Simultaneously, the district implemented elementary redistricting, moving students between buildings to balance enrollment. These shifts were substantial enough that families with children in the affected grades experienced changes to their school assignments. Separately, the district adopted a revised K-9 social studies curriculum in 2023-24, altering what students learn in that subject across nearly every grade.

These changes reflect the district's response to growth. The school board purchased over twenty acres adjacent to the high school campus to position itself for future expansion and program development. It also passed a property-tax increase in part to fund the new fifth-sixth center, a cost that ripples through the housing market.

Housing in the district's communities is expensive relative to incomes, though still somewhat below national medians. Purchase prices are in the upper range for the region, and rents are climbing steadily. Mortgage costs are substantial; affordability calculations suggest monthly payments run significantly higher than rental costs for comparable properties. The market has appreciated modestly year-over-year.

Chronic absenteeism in the district is above the midpoint for Chester County, suggesting attendance is a matter to monitor or discuss with the school. Program and course offerings at the high school were not available in the data reviewed, so a parent looking at specific academic pathways, dual-enrollment options, or career-technical programs should contact the district directly.

Great Valley is a district in the midst of structural transition, with new facilities and attendance zones taking shape and strong foundational proficiency in elementary and middle grades. The housing market it serves is affluent and competitive, and families moving into or within the district should expect property taxes calibrated to support ongoing facility investments.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,801

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 13%

Black 3%

White 52%

Asian 28%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

15%

—

Gr 4

35%

—

Gr 5

24%

—

Gr 6

35%

—

Gr 7

48%

—

Gr 8

25%

—

Gr 38

30%

—

Math

Gr 3

27%

—

Gr 4

34%

—

Gr 5

25%

—

Gr 6

21%

—

Gr 7

36%

—

Gr 8

16%

—

Gr 38

26%

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Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Kathryn D. Markley El Sch

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

63%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

69%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$761,445

Year-over-year change+2.9%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$521K to $983K

vs. state typical2.66x

vs. national typical2.07x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
19355	Malvern	$787K	+2.9%	72.4%
19073	Newtown Square	$761K	+3.5%	10.3%
19460	Phoenixville	$521K	+1.3%	6.8%
19301	Paoli	$641K	+2.8%	3.2%
19312	Berwyn	$983K	+5.5%	2.4%
19380	West Chester	$650K	+2.9%	1.7%
19341	Exton	$618K	+2.4%	1.1%
19425	Chester Springs	$769K	+2.2%	0.8%
19382	West Chester	$676K	+2.3%	0.6%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,374/mo

Year-over-year change+4.5%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$2,074 to $2,967/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
19355	Malvern	$2,315	+4.4%	72.4%
19073	Newtown Square	$2,967	—	10.3%
19460	Phoenixville	$2,074	+5.7%	6.8%
19301	Paoli	$2,481	—	3.2%
19312	Berwyn	$2,497	—	2.4%
19380	West Chester	$2,171	+3.4%	1.7%
19341	Exton	$2,281	+4.8%	1.1%
19425	Chester Springs	$2,538	—	0.8%
19382	West Chester	$2,201	+6.3%	0.6%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,842/mo

Home price / national median income9.1x

Annual rent / national median income34.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,468/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$286,387 (+2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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