The Phelps School is dedicated to a personalized education for the boy who seeks success academically, personally, and socially. Our first obligation is to create a caring, sensitive climate which emphasizes the positive in every situation. The student's educational program is planned in terms of his individual capacity, ability, needs and interests. This philosophy of dedication to the total development of each boy is accentuated by the disciplined atmosphere, small classes, and daily tutorial support. The environment is consistent, supportive, structured and combined with challenge, care and honesty. The Phelps School is concerned with emphasizing the articulation and inculcation of personal moral values as an important part of our mission; educating the heart as well as the mind and body.

The Phelps School was founded in 1946 by Dr. Norman T. Phelps, fulfilling his dream of starting a boarding school for boys, in particular those who need extra personal attention to help them reach their potential. The School's motto has always been "Dedication to the individual boy."

Phelps is a small school with an enrollment of 150 boarding and day boys in grades 7-12 and a few post graduates. Our safe campus is situated in a quiet, rural setting just 22 miles west of Philadelphia and approximately two hours from New York City and Washington, DC. We have a number of students from different parts of the world who add much to the life of the School, and everyone benefits from day-to-day contact with boys from other cultures.