Below Average

#785 of 873 private schools in PA

Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten

Elementary School

9801 FRANKFORD AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19114

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

4.0

Grades

Kindergarten – TK

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

4.0

Grades

Kindergarten – TK

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#785 of 873

In Philadelphia

#95 of 95

public schools

School shortlistprofile + nearby

Shortlisting around Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten?

Use this profile as one decision point, then compare nearby options, source confidence, and commute fit before picking a neighborhood around it.

Read rating Nearby schools Open map

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Elementary School in Philadelphia · grades Kindergarten – TK. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

0.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

0.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten

Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten serves approximately 34 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-TK, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares2.4 pts below PA schools

4.0

This school 4.0 · Below Average
PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 34 students, Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

Beta

How Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten compares to 300 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

This School

13.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

589

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.0

This School

4.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.9% vs 0%

Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten Philadelphia Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten (this school)	—	34	12.1:1	4.0
John Hancock Demonstration Sch	0.6 mi	762	13.1:1	5.4
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch	1.6 mi	847	17.3:1	3.4
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush	1.8 mi	583	18.2:1	7.4
Pollock Robert B Sch	2.1 mi	744	16.2:1	3.5
Brown Joseph Sch	2.2 mi	445	13.9:1	3.6
New Foundations CS	2.5 mi	1,508	14.6:1	5.0
Swenson Arts and Technology High School	2.7 mi	842	13.6:1	7.8
Decatur Stephen Sch	2.7 mi	965	15.3:1	5.5
Frank Anne Sch	2.9 mi	1,483	17.2:1	6.6
Northeast Community Propel Academy	2.9 mi	1,762	18:1	6.4
Forrest Edwin Sch	3.0 mi	819	15.5:1	2.2
Lincoln HS	3.0 mi	2,201	13.5:1	4.6
Holme Thomas Sch	3.1 mi	792	14.7:1	5.1
Philadelphia Academy CS	3.3 mi	1,171	12.7:1	6.8
Farrell Louis H Sch	3.4 mi	1,150	16.7:1	4.0
MaST Community CS III	3.5 mi	1,307	15.6:1	4.5
Mayfair Sch	3.6 mi	1,688	18:1	3.6
Keystone Academy CS	3.6 mi	663	15.4:1	3.1
Rhawnhurst Sch	3.7 mi	646	16.1:1	5.2
Disston Hamilton Sch	3.8 mi	735	16:1	2.3

Showing 20 of 300 schools. View all schools in Philadelphia

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.3 / 10

View breakdown

Student-Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 1.6 / 10

View breakdown

School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 988

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 4.9 / 10

View breakdown

Diversity Index 11%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 2.7 / 10

View breakdown

Enrollment 34

View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 94.1%

Hispanic 2.9%

Pacific Islander 2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9801 FRANKFORD AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19114

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST MARTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST DOMINIC SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CHRIST THE KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
NAZARETH ACADEMY GRADE SCHOOL Philadelphia	0.2 mi	195	6.7
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Philadelphia	0.3 mi	15	—
John Hancock Demonstration Sch Philadelphia	0.6 mi	762	5.4
CHRIST THE KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Philadelphia	1.2 mi	161	6.6
OUR LADY OF CALVARY SCHOOL Philadelphia	1.5 mi	690	4.4
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch Philadelphia	1.6 mi	847	3.4
ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia	1.8 mi	804	5.5
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Philadelphia	1.8 mi	583	7.4
ST MARTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Philadelphia	2.0 mi	167	7.2
ST DOMINIC SCHOOL Philadelphia	1.7 mi	271	7.0
Walnut Street School Delanco	1.9 mi	128	2.9
FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia	2.0 mi	734	5.7
Pollock Robert B Sch Philadelphia	2.1 mi	744	3.5
Brown Joseph Sch Philadelphia	2.2 mi	445	3.6
Decatur Stephen Sch Philadelphia	2.7 mi	965	5.5
Riverside Middle School Riverside	2.5 mi	295	5.4
Riverside High School Riverside	2.5 mi	471	3.6
Riverside Elementary School Riverside	2.5 mi	770	5.3
Swenson Arts and Technology High School Philadelphia	2.7 mi	842	7.8
M. Joan Pearson Elementary School Delanco	2.2 mi	231	5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$76,076

Median Home Value

$276,400

Median Rent

$1,369/mo

Population

31,071

College Educated

30.1%

Homeownership

63.9%

Avg Commute

33.4 min

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Median Age

41.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
CHARLESTOWN PLAYHOUSE INC. Phoenixville, PA	42	4.0
ENGELTOWN ROAD AMISH SCHOOL Honey Brook, PA	39	3.9
KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER Seven Fields, PA	32	3.7
RED DOOR EARLY LEARNING CENTER Center Valley, PA	33	3.7
NOAHS ARK KINDERGARTEN New Paris, PA	31	4.4
PHILADELPHIA CHRISTIAN CENTER ACADEMY Bensalem, PA	40	4.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten

What grades does Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten serve?

Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten serves students in grades Kindergarten through TK.

How many students attend Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten?

Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten?

The student-teacher ratio at Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten rank in PA?

Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten ranks #785 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten's MySchoolScout rating?

Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten a private school?

Yes, Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten a religious school?

Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

Explore More Schools

All schools in Philadelphia, PA Schools in PA 20 nearby schools Explore Philadelphia school quality map

11 schools nearby View map →

Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 47 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 50 Good Transit
Bike Score: 50 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – TK
Enrollment: 34
Gender Split: 65% M / 35% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 3
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 152 days
Setting: Large City
County: Philadelphia County
Phone: (215) 632-3366

Resources & Links

Search for School Website ↗ Google Maps & Reviews ↗ GreatSchools Profile ↗ Niche Reviews ↗ Official NCES Data ↗

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

Data sources

NCES PSSSY 2021-22 Census ACS2019-2023 MySchoolScout Rankings2024 Full details →

Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten

How this school compares

Shortlisting around Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten?