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Timothy Academy (Closed 2025)

2637 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Timothy Academy
Kind	11
1	12
2	12
3	13
4	15
5	14
8	9

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Student Body

Total Students

86 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Timothy Academy has been recognized by the State of Pennsylvania since 1956 as a private religious elementary school with all the privileges associated with that status.
Timothy Academy is a Christian school.
The Biblical beliefs, philosophy and objectives are an integral part of the educational program.
Although the school does not require that parents of students be believers, it desires that careful examination be given to the Christian faith and that adherence be given to school policies.
Timothy Academy is accredited by ACSI and MSA. The school received accreditation status for the first time in 1994 from Middle States under the leadership of Mr. William Elliott and Mr. Richard Hamilton.
Dual accreditation was received in 2006 from both Middle States and ACSI under the leadership of Mr. William Elliott, Mrs. Melissa Sanchez, and Ms. Gwen Hinton-Freeman.

Timothy Academy has been recognized by the State of Pennsylvania since 1956 as a private religious elementary school with all the privileges associated with that status. Timothy Academy is a Christian school. The Biblical beliefs, philosophy and objectives are an integral part of the educational program. Although the school does not require that parents of students be believers, it desires that careful examination be given to the Christian faith and that adherence be given to school policies. Timothy Academy is accredited by ACSI and MSA. The school received accreditation status for the first time in 1994 from Middle States under the leadership of Mr. William Elliott and Mr. Richard Hamilton. Dual accreditation was received in 2006 from both Middle States and ACSI under the leadership of Mr. William Elliott, Mrs. Melissa Sanchez, and Ms. Gwen Hinton-Freeman.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Timothy Academy?

The application deadline for Timothy Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Timothy Academy located?

Timothy Academy is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 43 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.

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