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City School At Fairmount

860 N 24th Street Philadelphia, PA 19130

Tel: (215) 769-5363

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

City School At Fairmount Photo #1 - Students research and create presentations for the community at the PMHS annual health fair.

City School At Fairmount Photo #2 - PMHS students in the computer lab.

City School At Fairmount Photo #4 - PMHS students visit college campuses every year.

City School At Fairmount Photo #5 - PMHS basketball

City School At Fairmount Photo #6 - PMHS seniors travel to puerto rico annually for cross cultural exchange and education.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	City School At Fairmount
Kind	22
1	22
2	20
3	16
4	16

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Year Founded

1998

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Student Body

Total Students

96 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

89%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,000

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Tuition Notes

We offered need based tuition assistance based on income. Visit us at pmhs98.org

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kim Jones

Admissions Associate

Ron Tinsley

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

AikidoArts & Crafts

Business ManagementDance

DramaEntrepreneurship

GolfRowing

TennisWorship Arts

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School Notes

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.

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".

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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 43 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $13,062 for elementary schools and $19,019 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).