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Excelsior School Philadelphia

2106 Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138

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Tel: (267) 900-5494

www.excelsiorphila.com

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Excelsior School Philadelphia is a nonsectarian, co–ed city school serving 149 students from pre–kindergarten through 5th grade in North Philadelphia.

The school employs 6 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 25:1, within a large urban community setting.

Excelsior School Philadelphia has a 100% student population of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.

The school's enrollment includes 69 students in grades K–5, reflecting a small to mid–size elementary program.

Located in Philadelphia, PA, Excelsior School Philadelphia offers private elementary education in a diverse urban neighborhood.

Quick Facts (2026)

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:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

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

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

National avg.: 11:1

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 (2026)

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 $12,904 for elementary schools and $18,927 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).