Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Philadelphia, PA
8891 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
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
- Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is an independent Catholic school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 273 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 164 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
- 273
- Teachers
- 33.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 103 girls, 170 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 164 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic 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 Catholic Educational Association
- American Montessori Society
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- 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 Norwood-Fontbonne Academy 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 Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
What grades does Norwood-Fontbonne Academy serve?
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Norwood-Fontbonne Academy?
About 273 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Norwood-Fontbonne 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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