Haverford
Initially, the town functioned as a summer destination for families escaping the extreme heat of Philadelphia’s summer months.
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Initially, the town functioned as a summer destination for families escaping the extreme heat of Philadelphia’s summer months. As wealthy railroad executives began establishing themselves permanently in Haverford, the development of the railroad grew, making the township an even easier commute to the city. Much of the farmland was purchased by these families who replaced crops and such with large manors and gardens. The sprawling mansions and large homes that characterize the Main Line region, began to populate Haverford’s landscape. Some of these historical estates still exist today, and demonstrate the tremendous size of these homes, which ranged from 31 to 76 acres.
Haverford is nationally known for the exceptional educational facilities it offers its residents. The nationally renowned Haverford College forms an integral part of the town’s community. Founded in 1833, Haverford College is the first college to be created by the Society of Friends in the United States. The college covers 225 acres of property, and cooperates with the University of Pennsylvania and Bryn Mawr College to give students a wider choice of curriculum. The college’s grounds also offer residents recreational facilities such as softball playing fields and a three-mile jogging course. The town also houses one of the best private schools in the nation, The Haverford School for Boys (www.haverford.org). The Haverford School has been a leader in boys' education since 1884, and is the premier boy’s school in the Philadelphia region. The school prepares and grooms boys to become strong members of their society, instilling them with strong character as well as a good sense of leadership.
Schools Near Haverford
Elementary Schools
Chatham Park Elementary School
- Grades K-5
- Enrollment 58
Middle Schools
Public
Haverford Middle School
- Grades 6-8
- Enrollment 1429
Friends School Haverford
- Grades PK-8
- Enrollment 134
The Haverford School
- Grades PK-12
- Enrollment 978
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy
- Grades 6-12
- Enrollment 380
The Baldwin School
- Grades PK-12
- Enrollment 571
Lamberton Robert E School
- Grades PK-8
- Enrollment 566
High Schools
Public
Haverford Senior High School
- Grades 9-12
- Enrollment 1724
The Haverford School
- Grades PK-12
- Enrollment 978
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy
- Grades 6-12
- Enrollment 380
The Baldwin School
- Grades PK-12
- Enrollment 571