Red Lion Elementary School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Philadelphia, PA
500 Red Lion Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Red Lion Elementary School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 155 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 21% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 198 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
- 155
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 80 girls, 75 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 198 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 79% of independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 53 independent elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Red Lion Elementary 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 Red Lion Elementary School
What grades does Red Lion Elementary School serve?
Red Lion Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Red Lion Elementary School?
About 155 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Red Lion Elementary 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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