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Thankful Learning Center, Inc.

3200 N 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140

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Tel: (215) 226-5544

www.thankfullearningcenter.org

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Thankful Learning Center, Inc. is a nonsectarian alternative school located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood, serving 49 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade.

Founded in 1989, the school operates in a large city setting with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 supported by 3 teachers.

The student body is predominantly students of color, representing approximately 94% of enrollment, reflecting high diversity among Philadelphia private schools.

The school provides co–educational programming tailored to early childhood and elementary grade levels in an urban community environment., Inc.

ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity based on its student demographics.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 49 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Thankful Learning Center, Inc. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Year Founded

1989

Student Body

Total Students

49 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Thankful Learning Center, Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Thankful Learning Center, Inc. is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 43 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 49 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).