City School at Fairmount
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
Philadelphia, PA
860 N 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19101
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- One of 24 Christian schools in Philadelphia
City School at Fairmount is a Christian private school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 101 students and around 10 students per teacher. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 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–5
- Students
- 101
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 54 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 73% of Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 116 Christian elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask City School at Fairmount 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 City School at Fairmount
What grades does City School at Fairmount serve?
City School at Fairmount serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend City School at Fairmount?
About 101 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at City School at Fairmount?
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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