Nhs School St. Annes is a co–educational special education school located in North Philadelphia, PA, serving grades kindergarten through 12 in a large city community.
The school enrolls 302 students with 252 in the K–12 range and maintains a low student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 93 teachers.
Annes has a diverse student body with 77% students of color, ranking in the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity and student population size.
As a nonsectarian institution, the school offers specialized education programs within the urban setting of Philadelphia.
Tuition information is not provided, but Philadelphia private schools average $13,502 for elementary and $18,472 for high school tuition.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Nhs School St. Annes ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
302 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nhs School St. Annes's ranking?
Nhs School St. Annes ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Nhs School St. Annes?
The application deadline for Nhs School St. Annes is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Nhs School St. Annes located?
Nhs School St. Annes is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 43 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Nhs School St. Annes is Liguori Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mother Of Divine Grace Interparochial (0.5 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
2343 E. Tucker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 571-1952
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 571-1952
- miles
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Mother Of Divine Grace Interparochial
(Catholic)
2612 E Monmouth St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7325
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7325
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Bethel Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
St. Laurentius School
(Catholic)
1612 E Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 423-8834
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 423-8834
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
300 E. Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 634-7280
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 634-7280
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2343 E. Tucker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 571-1952
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 571-1952
- miles
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Bethel Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
1501 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Quadrat Academy
Montessori School
222 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 997-7744
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 997-7744
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mother Of Divine Grace Interparochial
(Catholic)
2612 E Monmouth St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7325
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7325
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Bethel Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
St. Laurentius School
(Catholic)
1612 E Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 423-8834
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 423-8834
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
300 E. Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 634-7280
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 634-7280
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nativity Bvm Elementary School
(Catholic)
2541 E Madison Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-8761
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-8761
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mother Of Divine Grace Interparochial
(Catholic)
2612 E Monmouth St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7325
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-7325
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Bethel Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
St. Laurentius School
(Catholic)
1612 E Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 423-8834
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 423-8834
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
300 E. Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 634-7280
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 634-7280
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nativity Bvm Elementary School
(Catholic)
2541 E Madison Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-8761
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-8761
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Tuition listed
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(856) 299-3230
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(856) 299-1706
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(856) 299-0576
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(856) 299-0576
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(856) 299-6300
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(856) 299-6300
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(856) 299-0170
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(856) 299-0170
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