The City School- Spruce Hill (Closed 2025)

4115 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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The City School- Spruce Hill serves 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

The student:teacher of The City School- Spruce Hill is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

316 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,000

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Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The City School- Spruce Hill cost?

The City School- Spruce Hill's tuition is approximately $20,000 for private students.

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 8 other private schools located in University City.

People that viewed The City School- Spruce Hill also viewed these schools: Greater Hope Christian Academy, William Penn Charter School, Crusaders For Christ Christian Academy, Philadelphia Free School and The City School - Poplar Campus (6-12).

The nearest high school to The City School- Spruce Hill is HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy (0.3 miles away)

The nearest elementary school is Jubilee School (0.1 miles away)

The nearest preschool is St. Francis De Sales School (0.5 miles away)

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