Settlement Music School Kdgn

Po Box 63966, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Settlement Music School is the largest community school of the arts in the United States. With six locations in South, West and Northeast Philadelphia, Germantown, Jenkintown and Camden, New Jersey, the School serves more than 15,000 students each year without regard to age, race or financial circumstances, and awards more than $2 million annually in financial aid and scholarships. Settlement is dedicated to its mission of providing children and adults with the highest quality individual and group instruction and activity in music, dance and the related arts. Settlement provides a wide range of programs for preschool, school age children, adults and seniors. Settlement's program is designed to be equally meaningful for those of average ability and those with exceptional talent. While most Settlement students pursue their studies for personal enrichment, a significant number go on to professional training and careers.

School Overview:

Settlement Music School Kdgn
School Type Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students 38 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 94% (PA School Avg.: 18%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • Settlement Music School is the largest community school of the arts in the United States. With six locations in South, West and Northeast Philadelphia, Germantown, Jenkintown and Camden, New Jersey, the School serves more than 15,000 students each year without regard to age, race or financial circumstances, and awards more than $2 million annually in financial aid and scholarships. Settlement is dedicated to its mission of providing children and adults with the highest quality individual and group instruction and activity in music, dance and the related arts. Settlement provides a wide range of programs for preschool, school age children, adults and seniors. Settlement's program is designed to be equally meaningful for those of average ability and those with exceptional talent. While most Settlement students pursue their studies for personal enrichment, a significant number go on to professional training and careers.

Nearby Schools:

Settlement Music School Kdgn
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0 mi. away
New Visions Learning Center
Gr. K-4 | 0.2 mi. away
Beginning Learning Center
Gr. PK-K | 0.4 mi. away
Annunciation Bvm School
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
City Center Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0.6 mi. away

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