Smart Center Academy

139 Maplewood Ave Uppr
Upper Darby, PA 19082

Smart Center Academy in Upper Darby, PA serves 80 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 3 in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.

The school employs 6 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.

Enrollment reflects a diverse student body with 95% of students identified as students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% for diversity among Pennsylvania private schools.

This co–educational elementary program operates within the large city community of Upper Darby.

Tuition information is not specified; the school provides early childhood and primary education within the local Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 80 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Smart Center Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Student Body

Total Students

80 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Smart Center Academy?

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 80 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,067 for elementary schools and $19,133 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).