City School At Fairmount Photo #5 - PMHS seniors travel to puerto rico annually for cross cultural exchange and education.

City School At Fairmount

PMHS is an award winning Christian high school that offers a transformative education that equips students for leadership, service and peacemaking.
We have a 100% college acceptance rate since we opened in 1998.
Students are challenged to develop their leadership skills through athletics, student council and fundraisers.
Service is expressed through the 3,000 hours of volunteer service at elementary schools, recreation centers, businesses and organizations.
All new students are required to take a conflict resolution class which has contributed to a safe peaceful school culture.
Since the world is our classroom, our students visit the rich cultural and historical sites in Greater Philadelphia, the United States area and outside the country.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

City School At Fairmount ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
96 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
City School At Fairmount Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
We offered need based tuition assistance based on income. Visit us at pmhs98.org
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Kim Jones
Admissions Associate
Ron Tinsley
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Aikido, Arts & Crafts, Business Management, Dance, Drama, Entrepreneurship, Golf, Rowing, Tennis, Worship Arts, Yearbook

School Notes

  • School Motto: ONE CHILD AT A TIME — The City School is a Pre-K to Grade 12 Christian school in the heart of Philadelphia.
  • PMHS offers a truly unique and exciting secondary education program not available elsewhere in the Philadelphia area. Our education is based upon a traditional secondary school curriculum combined with sound, up-to-date education principles, including the encouragement of multiple learning methods, an alternative school calendar, block scheduling, standards-based instruction, an integrated curriculum, and inclusive classes. Educational program includes standard PA Curriculum Multiple Learning Styles. We recognize that students attain knowledge individually through different learning styles and at different rates of speed. Students are encouraged to approach the academic disciplines using their respective learning strengths. Students are exposed to oral, visual, tactile, and written learning modes, and encouraged to study and learn in any combination which they find most effective for the mastery of each subject. This teaching and learning approach reduces frustration by creating a friendly educational environment. Students at PMHS are given the opportunity to learn according to their individual capability without penalty. A multiple learning approach avoids the trap of pre-determining who will be classified as "academic", "general" or "other".
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does City School At Fairmount cost?
City School At Fairmount's tuition is approximately $20,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of City School At Fairmount?
The acceptance rate of City School At Fairmount is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What sports does City School At Fairmount offer?
City School At Fairmount offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for City School At Fairmount?
The application deadline for City School At Fairmount is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is City School At Fairmount located?
City School At Fairmount is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 45 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $12,173 for elementary schools and $15,466 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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