Tel: (215)545-5323
- The mission of the Philadelphia School is to educate the intellect and character of our children in a manner consistent with the principles of progressive philosophy.
- We want our students to become lifelong learners who are creative thinkers, bold problem solvers, and engaged citizens.
- Our approach to learning addresses developmental issues: how a child grows intellectually, creatively, emotionally, socially, morally, and physically.
- New discoveries about child development and about the teaching and learning process are regularly incorporated into the school curriculum.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 453 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 33%
State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 72%
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Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 1 / Jan. 1 |
| Admissions Director | Alison Fritz, Director of Admissions Early Childhood |
| Admissions Associate | Brian Johnson, Dir 1st - 7th |
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