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Holmesburg Christian Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8

Philadelphia, PA

7927 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Holmesburg Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 101 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 183 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
101
Teachers
7.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 56 girls, 45 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
183 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

    148’11–12161’13–14160’15–16167’17–18146’19–20119’21–22101’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K14
    K14
    119
    212
    315
    410
    58
    67
    77
    89

    Student body

    Black41%
    Hispanic or Latino30%
    White15%
    Asian12%
    Two or more races2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    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 Holmesburg Christian Academy

    What grades does Holmesburg Christian Academy serve?

    Holmesburg Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Holmesburg Christian Academy?

    About 101 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holmesburg Christian Academy?

    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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