The City School- Spruce Hill

The City School- Spruce Hill serves 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS).
The student:teacher of The City School- Spruce Hill is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

The City School- Spruce Hill ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
316 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
The City School- Spruce Hill Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The City School- Spruce Hill's ranking?
The City School- Spruce Hill ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The City School- Spruce Hill?
The application deadline for The City School- Spruce Hill is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The City School- Spruce Hill located?
The City School- Spruce Hill is located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 10 other private schools located in University City.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 316 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 $8,688 for elementary schools and $15,444 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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