Jewish Children's Folkshul serves 82 students in grades Kindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Jewish Children's Folkshul is 82:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Jewish Children's Folkshul ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: NS-12 | 1,216 students 0.3 miles 500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
0.3
NS-12
1,216
Jesus I.S. The Way Christian Academy
(Christian)
Grades: K-7 | 7 students 1.1 miles 6753 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 970-9779
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 970-9779
1.1
K-7
7
Revival Hill Christian High School
(Christian)
Grades: 9-12 | 48 students 1.1 miles 322 W Mt Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
1.1
9-12
48
Grades: 7-12 | 91 students 1.2 miles 8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
1.2
7-12
91
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 405 students 1.2 miles 815 E Cathedral Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-2029
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-2029
1.2
PK-8
405
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