Sanctuary Christian Academy (2026 Profile)

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About the School

Sanctuary Christian Academy in Philadelphia, PA, serves 71 co–ed students from kindergarten through grade 6 in a city–based setting in West Philadelphia.
Founded in 1978, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 6 teachers.
The student body is 98% students of color, placing Sanctuary Christian Academy among the most diverse private elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
As a Christian–affiliated school, it is a member of other religious school associations, reflecting its faith–based educational orientation.
Sanctuary Christian Academy is an affordable option within the Philadelphia private school market, located near other K–6 and elementary Christian academies.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 71 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sanctuary Christian Academy
Kind	11
1	10
2	8
3	8
4	11
5	10
6	2
8	11

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Year Founded

1978

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Student Body

Total Students

71 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Sanctuary Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Sanctuary Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Sanctuary Christian Academy is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 9 other private schools located in West Philadelphia.

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Did You Know?

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).