Smart Center Academy

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:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
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.: 11:1

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 $12,964 for elementary schools and $19,102 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).

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