Gesu School
Gesu School is an independent Catholic School (pre-K to 8th grade) in the Jesuit and IHM traditions.
Both of these religious orders believe in providing academic, spiritual and social development so that each young person understands and gives full expression to his or her God-given talents and gifts.
This mission is carried on within some of the most difficult economic and family circumstances imaginable in the North Philadelphia neighborhoods that are Gesu's primary service area.
The mission of Gesu school is train for successful high school enrollment, leading to lifelong education, productive careers and leadership roles in society and emphasis on diversity-related educational and cultural experiences to broaden horizons and provide adaptive skills for success.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 456 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Gesu School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
456 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The nearest high school to Gesu School is St. Joseph's Preparatory School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Girard College (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Malachy (0.6 miles away)
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Location
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Grades
Students
Grades: PK-5 | 112 students 1.2 miles 3033 W. Glenwood Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 235-0461
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 235-0461
1.2
PK-5
112
Grades: NS-6 | 83 students 2.9 miles 4211 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-7592
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-7592
2.9
NS-6
83
Grades: PK-4 | 95 students 4.5 miles 34 E Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7500
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-7500
4.5
PK-4
95
St. Martin De Porres School
(Roman Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 484 students 1.5 miles 2300 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 223-6872
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 223-6872
1.5
PK-8
484
Grades: NS-12 | 1,133 students 6.6 miles 500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-4700
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-4700
6.6
NS-12
1,133
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