Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–K
Philadelphia, PA
9801 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- The largest preschool in Philadelphia
- Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 23 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 168 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 23
- Teachers
- 2.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 13 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 86% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 208 preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten
What grades does Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten serve?
Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten?
About 23 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten?
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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