Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Philadelphia, PA
500 W Willow Grove Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Philadelphia
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,058 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 168 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–12
- Students
- 1,058
- Teachers
- 142 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 528 girls, 530 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of independent schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 45 independent schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 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 Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
What grades does Springside Chestnut Hill Academy serve?
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Springside Chestnut Hill Academy?
About 1,058 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Springside Chestnut Hill 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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