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63rd St. Multicultural Acad of Academic Excellence

Islamic school · Grades K–12

Philadelphia, PA

5828 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest private school in Philadelphia
  • Growing: enrollment up 54% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 63rd St. Multicultural Acad of Academic Excellence is an Islamic private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 83 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 54% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
83
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 38 girls, 45 boys
Religious affiliation
Islamic
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    Students by survey year

    54’11–12120’13–1440’15–16101’17–18139’19–2083’21–2283’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K8
    17
    27
    36
    48
    510
    610
    710
    84
    95
    103
    113
    122

    Student body

    Black100%

    Member of

    • Islamic School League of America

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask 63rd St. Multicultural Acad of Academic Excellence whether it takes part.

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    Questions about 63rd St. Multicultural Acad of Academic Excellence

    What grades does 63rd St. Multicultural Acad of Academic Excellence serve?

    63rd St. Multicultural Acad of Academic Excellence serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend 63rd St. Multicultural Acad of Academic Excellence?

    About 83 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at 63rd St. Multicultural Acad of Academic Excellence?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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