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Nazareth Academy Grade School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 1–8

Philadelphia, PA

4701 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011

Nazareth Academy Grade School is an independent Catholic school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. It has about 199 students and around 13 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students attend about 7 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 1–8
Students
199
Teachers
15.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13
Boys and girls
Coed · 117 girls, 82 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    232’11–12220’13–14193’15–16188’17–18198’19–20195’21–22199’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    120
    225
    319
    427
    527
    623
    731
    827

    Student body

    White87%
    Black6%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Asian3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Nazareth Academy Grade School 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 Nazareth Academy Grade School

    What grades does Nazareth Academy Grade School serve?

    Nazareth Academy Grade School serves grades 1–8.

    How many students attend Nazareth Academy Grade School?

    About 199 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Nazareth Academy Grade 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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