About Devon Prep

Learn who and what we stand for. Discover Devon Prep’s mission, values and community on the Main Line — where young men grow in character, faith and purpose.

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By the Numbers

100%

College Acceptance. Guided By Experienced Counselors.

57%

Of AP Test Takers score a 4 or higher AP Exams.

95%

Of Seniors taking at least 1 AP course.

50+

Hours of service.
Purpose built through giving back.

What We’re Known For

Every class pushes students to think harder, write better, and solve real problems — not just memorize for a test We challenge young men to grow into capable, confident learners ready for college success.

Guided by Catholic values and the Piarist tradition, students learn to serve others with compassion. Faith becomes something lived daily – through good decisions, community service, and personal reflection.

Devon Prep is a place where friendships are real and every student feels welcome. Our tight-knit community builds character, respect, and a sense of belonging that lasts far beyond graduation.

Whether it’s athletics, clubs, or the arts, students find countless ways to explore their interests and push their potential. There’s always something new to try, and someone encouraging you to take the next step.

Mission & Promise

Devon Prep forms young men of integrity, intellect, and faith. Founded by the Piarist Fathers and rooted in rich Catholic tradition, we challenge students to think critically, act responsibly, and serve with compassion. Through rigorous academics, strong character formation, and supportive brotherhood, we prepare our students to lead with purpose in college, career, and most importantly in life.

When a young man joins Devon Prep, he’s not just taught but he is guided. We promise an environment where he is known, challenged, and championed by a faculty who believes in his potential. Here, he will grow in confidence, strengthen his character and discover the kind of person he is called to become.

Meet Our President

Meet our President  Father Nelson Henao, Sch.P., was named the seventh headmaster of Devon Preparatory School in 2024 and serves as president. Ordained as a Piarist priest in 2010, he continues the Piarist tradition of faith, learning, and service.

mEET OUR sENIOR LEADERSHIPTEAM

Mark Aquilante

School Principal

Rob Sack

Chief Finicial Officer

Kate Frank

Director of Technology

Melanie Kignett

Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs

Shane Roxberry

Director of Strategic Advancement Initiatives

The Piarist Order: Faith in Action

Devon Prep is powered by the mission and spirit of the Piarist Fathers — a Catholic order dedicated to educating and uplifting young people.

Their legacy goes back four centuries to St. Joseph Calasanz, who believed that every child deserves a chance to learn and thrive.

Accredited Excellence, Proven Results

Devon Preparatory School is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, underscoring its quality and commitment to rigorous standards.

Devon Prep sits on a quiet 20-acre campus in Chester County – close to Philadelphia, right on the Main Line Situated right next to the Thornton Paoli line – providing students the space to focus while staying connected to the opportunities of the city

The stone chapel entrance with the Devon Prep crest and a cross, beside a flagpole on campus

Devon Prep sits on a quiet 20-acre campus in Chester County — close to Philadelphia, right on the Main Line, situated right next to the Paoli/Thorndale Line — providing students the space to focus while staying connected to the opportunities of the city.

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