Smart Center Academy

139 Maplewood Ave Uppr
Upper Darby, PA 19082

Smart Center Academy serves 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. The student:teacher of Smart Center Academy is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

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 (2025-26)

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 $13,171 for elementary schools and $19,052 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).