Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Jewish Children's Folkshul
About the School
- Jewish Children's Folkshul in Philadelphia, PA, is a co–ed alternative school serving grades K through 12 in a city–based setting within the Chestnut Hill neighborhood.
- The school enrolls 82 students across all grades with a student–teacher ratio of 82:1.
- Jewish Children's Folkshul is nonsectarian and reflects a diverse student body with 100% students of color.
- The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
- Located in a large city environment, the school provides an alternative program option within Philadelphia's private school landscape.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Jewish Children's Folkshul ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Jewish Children's Folkshul?
The application deadline for Jewish Children's Folkshul is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Jewish Children's Folkshul located?
Jewish Children's Folkshul is located in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 4 other private schools located in Chestnut Hill.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Jewish Children's Folkshul is Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 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-7 | 7 students
Christian
6753 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 970-9779
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Christian
322 W Mt Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
701 Cathedral Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Distance: 0.3 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: 9-12 | 48 students
Christian
322 W Mt Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
35 Hillcrest Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-10 | 188 students
Jewish
1001 Paper Mill Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
Distance: 0.3 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-7 | 7 students
Christian
6753 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 970-9779
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
815 E Cathedral Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-2029
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
Catholic
144 E Mount Airy Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
Distance: 0.3 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
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
701 Cathedral Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
815 E Cathedral Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-2029
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Catholic
17 E Chestnut Hill Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-1060
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Saul W B Agricultural School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3450
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3450
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Houston Henry E School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Rural Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3490
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3490
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Parkway Northwest
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Crittenden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3390
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3390
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 400-3360
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 400-3360
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Henry Charles W School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Carpenter Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3480
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3480
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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