Shining Star Learning Center in Philadelphia, PA serves 68 students from pre–kindergarten through fourth grade in a city–based, co–ed learning environment.
The school offers a faith–based program affiliated with the Assembly of God and operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 68:1.
Enrollment includes 100% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Pennsylvania for diversity.
Shining Star Learning Center provides education in regular elementary and secondary programs within an urban community setting.
Total K–12 enrollment at the school is 15 students, reflecting a small–scale private school experience in Philadelphia.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Shining Star Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shining Star Learning Center?
The application deadline for Shining Star Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Shining Star Learning Center is Cedar Grove Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Resurrection Regional Catholic School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Gan (1.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Resurrection Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
2020 Shelmire Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 367 students
7200 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
The Gan
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
7622 Castor Av
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 695-0399
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 695-0399
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 352 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
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