Bible Way Academy in Philadelphia, PA, serves 15 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten as a nonsectarian early childhood day care in a central city neighborhood.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with two teachers supporting early learning programs.
All students enrolled at Bible Way Academy are students of color, reflecting a diverse student body within the Hestonville community.
Bible Way Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity based on student racial and ethnic representation.
The academy enrolls five kindergarten students and is located near several other private schools offering preschool through eighth grade options.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bible Way Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bible Way Academy?
The application deadline for Bible Way Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bible Way Academy located?
Bible Way Academy is located in the Hestonville neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bible Way Academy is Jameson Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Mother Of Sorrows/st Ignatius Schools (0.6 miles away)
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1008 North 48th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-5828
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(215) 473-5828
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(215) 473-8589
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(215) 473-8589
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St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
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Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-6030
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-6030
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Pee Wee Prep
Daycare / Preschool
251 N 56th St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 748-5159
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 748-5159
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Camelot Education
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Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 270-4665
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 270-4665
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