Philadelphia Free School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Philadelphia, PA
4950 Springfield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- One of 20 independent schools in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Free School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 44 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 69% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 44
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 20 girls, 24 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 43% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of independent schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 45 independent schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Philadelphia Free School 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 Philadelphia Free School
What grades does Philadelphia Free School serve?
Philadelphia Free School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Philadelphia Free School?
About 44 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Philadelphia Free 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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