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Charlestown Playhouse

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Phoenixville, PA

2478 Charlestown Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only preschool in Phoenixville
  • Serving families in Phoenixville since at least 2011

In Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Charlestown Playhouse is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 17 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 3 hours, 165 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
17
Teachers
2.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 7 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 3 hours
School year
165 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 70% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 208 preschool programs in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    18’11–1216’13–1420’15–1618’17–1811’19–2042’21–2217’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K62
    K16
    TK1

    Student body

    White94%
    Two or more races6%

    Member of

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Charlestown Playhouse whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Charlestown Playhouse

    What grades does Charlestown Playhouse serve?

    Charlestown Playhouse serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Charlestown Playhouse?

    About 17 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Charlestown Playhouse?

    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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