Shaare Shamayim Preschool and Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Philadelphia, PA
9768 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 74% of preschools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Shaare Shamayim Preschool and Kindergarten is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 5 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 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–K
- Students
- 5
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 1 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 183 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 74% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 208 preschool programs 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 Shaare Shamayim Preschool and Kindergarten 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 Shaare Shamayim Preschool and Kindergarten
What grades does Shaare Shamayim Preschool and Kindergarten serve?
Shaare Shamayim Preschool and Kindergarten serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Shaare Shamayim Preschool and Kindergarten?
About 5 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Shaare Shamayim Preschool and Kindergarten?
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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