French International School of Philadelphia
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bala Cynwyd, PA
150 N Highland Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Bala Cynwyd
- Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
French International School of Philadelphia is an independent private school in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 292 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment has grown about 13% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 174 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–8
- Students
- 292
- Teachers
- 69.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 167 girls, 125 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 94% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 53 independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask French International School of Philadelphia 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 French International School of Philadelphia
What grades does French International School of Philadelphia serve?
French International School of Philadelphia serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend French International School of Philadelphia?
About 292 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at French International School of Philadelphia?
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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