Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Nhs School Philadelphia
About the School
- Nhs School Philadelphia serves 46 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-12.
- The student:teacher of Nhs School Philadelphia is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Nhs School Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1969
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Nhs School Philadelphia often compared to?
Nhs School Philadelphia is often viewed alongside schools like Green Tree School & Services by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Nhs School Philadelphia?
The application deadline for Nhs School Philadelphia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Nhs School Philadelphia located?
Nhs School Philadelphia is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 29 other private schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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The nearest high school to Nhs School Philadelphia is Delta School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Anselm Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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(215) 947-4581
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