French International School Of Philadelphia (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Located in Bala Cynwyd, PA, French International School Of Philadelphia serves 332 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1991, the school operates as a nonsectarian co–ed private school with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1.
The school's diverse student body includes 32 percent students of color, reflecting the community's demographic variety.
French International School Of Philadelphia is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Association of Independent Schools.
The school ranks in the top 20 percent of Pennsylvania private schools for student enrollment size.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 332 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

French International School Of Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	French International School Of Philadelphia
Pre-K	56
Kind	48
1	37
2	36
3	39
4	33
5	29
6	26
7	15
8	13

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Year Founded

1991

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School Motto

Beyond Bilingual, Beyond Borders

Student Body

Total Students

332 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

PK3:$24,480 PK4:$24,480 K:$25,130 G1:$25,480 G2:$26,185 G3:$27,910 G4:$28,490 G5:$29,610 G6:$30,815 G7:$30,815 G8:$30,815

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What is French International School Of Philadelphia's ranking?

French International School Of Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for French International School Of Philadelphia?

The application deadline for French International School Of Philadelphia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 8/19/2021

Totally satisfied with academic standards, and particularly impressed with Mr. "S", (Stitzinger) and his ability to capture the curiosity/motivation of his students.

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $23,294 for elementary schools and $30,948 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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