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Philadelphia Christian Center Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7

Bensalem, PA

2990 State Road, Bensalem, PA 19020

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Bensalem
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Pennsylvania
  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Bensalem since at least 2011

Philadelphia Christian Center Academy is an independent private school in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 7th grade. It has about 52 students and around 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 186 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–7
Students
52
Teachers
7.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 29 girls, 23 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
186 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 53% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 53 independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    51’11–1247’13–1454’15–1661’17–1860’19–2040’21–2252’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K15
    110
    25
    36
    47
    54
    64
    71

    Student body

    Black35%
    Hispanic or Latino29%
    White15%
    Asian15%
    Two or more races6%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Philadelphia Christian Center Academy 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 Philadelphia Christian Center Academy

    What grades does Philadelphia Christian Center Academy serve?

    Philadelphia Christian Center Academy serves grades Pre-K–7.

    How many students attend Philadelphia Christian Center Academy?

    About 52 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Philadelphia Christian Center 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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