Small World Discovery Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Philadelphia, PA
5933 McCallum St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 95% of preschools in Pennsylvania
- The smallest classes of any preschool in Philadelphia
- Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Small World Discovery Center is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 8 students attend, with roughly 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania. The school day runs about 6 hours, 253 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
- 8
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 2 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 253 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania (1 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% 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 Small World Discovery Center 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 Small World Discovery Center
What grades does Small World Discovery Center serve?
Small World Discovery Center serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Small World Discovery Center?
About 8 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Small World Discovery Center?
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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