The Philadelphia School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
Philadelphia, PA
2501 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Philadelphia since at least 2011
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Philadelphia School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 371 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 152 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–8
- Students
- 371
- Teachers
- 50 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 162 girls, 209 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 152 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 96% 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
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Philadelphia 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 The Philadelphia School
What grades does The Philadelphia School serve?
The Philadelphia School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Philadelphia School?
About 371 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Philadelphia 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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