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Settlement Music School Kdgn

416 Queen St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

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Tel: (215) 320-2601

www.settlementmusic.org

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Settlement Music School is the largest community school of the arts in the United States.

With six locations in South, West and Northeast Philadelphia, Germantown, Jenkintown and Camden, New Jersey, the School serves more than 15,000 students each year without regard to age, race or financial circumstances, and awards more than $2 million annually in financial aid and scholarships.

Settlement is dedicated to its mission of providing children and adults with the highest quality individual and group instruction and activity in music, dance and the related arts.

Settlement provides a wide range of programs for preschool, school age children, adults and seniors.

Settlement's program is designed to be equally meaningful for those of average ability and those with exceptional talent.

While most Settlement students pursue their studies for personal enrichment, a significant number go on to professional training and careers.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 38 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Settlement Music School Kdgn ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

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Student Body

Total Students

38 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Settlement Music School is the largest community school of the arts in the United States. With six locations in South, West and Northeast Philadelphia, Germantown, Jenkintown and Camden, New Jersey, the School serves more than 15,000 students each year without regard to age, race or financial circumstances, and awards more than $2 million annually in financial aid and scholarships. Settlement is dedicated to its mission of providing children and adults with the highest quality individual and group instruction and activity in music, dance and the related arts. Settlement provides a wide range of programs for preschool, school age children, adults and seniors. Settlement's program is designed to be equally meaningful for those of average ability and those with exceptional talent. While most Settlement students pursue their studies for personal enrichment, a significant number go on to professional training and careers.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Settlement Music School Kdgn?

The application deadline for Settlement Music School Kdgn is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Settlement Music School Kdgn located?

Settlement Music School Kdgn is located in the Queen Village neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 38 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $12,904 for elementary schools and $18,927 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).