About the School
- Cecilian Academy in Philadelphia, PA, is a Catholic co–ed private school serving grades K through 8 with an enrollment of 129 students.
- The school has 13 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supporting classroom instruction in a central city setting.
- Cecilian Academy is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
- The student body is 98% diverse in color representation, reflecting the demographics of the Philadelphia community.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cecilian Academy?
The application deadline for Cecilian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cecilian Academy is Revival Hill Christian High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is B.c.a. And Childcare Center Inc. (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Christian
322 W Mt Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Christian
220 W Upsal St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-6557
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
Catholic
144 E Mount Airy Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 13 students
Montessori School (Islamic)
222 E Durham St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 248-0896
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
518 E Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 843-4833
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Christian
322 W Mt Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,245 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Alternative School
8000 Cherokee St
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 248-1550
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students
Alternative School
5538 B Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 297-7782
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Christian
220 W Upsal St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-6557
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
Catholic
144 E Mount Airy Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 13 students
Montessori School (Islamic)
222 E Durham St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 248-0896
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
518 E Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 843-4833
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-7 | 7 students
Christian
6753 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 970-9779
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Christian
220 W Upsal St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-6557
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
518 E Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 843-4833
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 95 students
34 E Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7500
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-2 | 14 students
Specialized Curriculum (Brethren)
610 E Mount Pleasant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-6030
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
6110 Wissahickon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-8100
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Henry Charles W School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Carpenter Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3480
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3480
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Houston Henry E School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Rural Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3490
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3490
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Emlen Eleanor C School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Chew Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3470
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3470
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 E Washington Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3640
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3640
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Amy Nw
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3460
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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