Excelsior School Philadelphia

Excelsior School Philadelphia serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. The student:teacher of Excelsior School Philadelphia is 25:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Excelsior School Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Excelsior School Philadelphia Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
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 Excelsior School Philadelphia?
The application deadline for Excelsior School Philadelphia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Excelsior School Philadelphia located?
Excelsior School Philadelphia is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 43 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $13,449 for elementary schools and $18,472 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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