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Oak Lane Schools

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5

Philadelphia, PA

2111 Eastburn Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in Pennsylvania

Oak Lane Schools is an independent private school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 71 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 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–5
Students
71
Teachers
10.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 23 girls, 48 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
183 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 51% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 53 independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    69’19–20116’21–2271’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K80
    K22
    118
    28
    310
    48
    55

    Student body

    Black73%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Two or more races10%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Oak Lane Schools 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 Oak Lane Schools

    What grades does Oak Lane Schools serve?

    Oak Lane Schools serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Oak Lane Schools?

    About 71 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Oak Lane Schools?

    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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