First Century Gospel School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–10
Philadelphia, PA
6807 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
First Century Gospel School is a Christian private school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for students from kindergarten through 10th grade. It has about 162 students and around 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 5.5 hours a day, 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–10
- Students
- 162
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 73 girls, 89 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 71% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 209 Christian schools 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 First Century Gospel School 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 First Century Gospel School
What grades does First Century Gospel School serve?
First Century Gospel School serves grades K–10.
How many students attend First Century Gospel School?
About 162 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at First Century Gospel School?
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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