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Samuel Paley Early Learning

2199 Strahle St Philadelphia, PA 19152

Tel: (215) 725-8930

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 58 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Samuel Paley Early Learning in Philadelphia, PA, serves 58 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 29:1 with a total of two teachers supporting its co–ed enrollment.
Located in Northeast Philadelphia, Samuel Paley Early Learning has a student body that is 61% students of color, ranking it among the most diverse private early learning programs in Pennsylvania.
The school is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and other special emphasis associations, emphasizing early childhood education standards.
Samuel Paley Early Learning provides a local preschool option within Philadelphia's urban community, supporting early learners in a city setting.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 58 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other special emphasis association(s)

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Samuel Paley Early Learning
Pre-K	40
Kind	18

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Student Body

Total Students

58 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

61%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

29:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Owls

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Maddy Malis, Early Childhood Education Leader -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Who are famous alumni from Samuel Paley Early Learning?

Samuel Paley Early Learning famous alumni include: Maddy Malis, Early Childhood Education Leader.

When is the application deadline for Samuel Paley Early Learning?

The application deadline for Samuel Paley Early Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Samuel Paley Early Learning located?

Samuel Paley Early Learning 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 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).