Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Jesus I.S. The Way Christian Academy
About the School
- Jesus I.S. The Way Christian Academy is a co–ed Christian school in Northwest Philadelphia offering kindergarten through 7th grade programs in a city–based setting.
- The school has an enrollment of 7 students and employs 2 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 4:1.
- The student body at this Philadelphia private school comprises 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity..S. The Way Christian Academy serves families seeking an elementary and middle school education within a large city community context.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Jesus I.S. The Way Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Jesus I.S. The Way Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Jesus I.S. The Way Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Jesus I.S. The Way Christian Academy located?
Jesus I.S. The Way Christian Academy is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 16 other private schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Jesus I.S. The Way Christian Academy is Revival Hill Christian High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Cross Catholic School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is G C A Daycare & Learning Center (0.7 miles away)
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(215) 242-0414
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(215) 248-0896
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(215) 242-6030
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(215) 753-9088
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Christian
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Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
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(215) 247-7007
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(215) 248-1550
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(215) 242-5545
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Sports: 1
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(215) 866-0200
Distance: 0.4 mi
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
144 E Mount Airy Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-5 | 13 students
Montessori School (Islamic)
222 E Durham St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 248-0896
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-2 | 14 students
Specialized Curriculum (Brethren)
610 E Mount Pleasant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-6030
Distance: 0.8 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: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Alternative School
8000 Cherokee St
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 248-1550
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-2 | 14 students
Specialized Curriculum (Brethren)
610 E Mount Pleasant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-6030
Distance: 0.8 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: 1.2 mi
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Catholic
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(215) 247-1060
Distance: 1.5 mi
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Christian
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Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-6557
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