Very Good
#280 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 32% of private schools
City School at Fairmount
Elementary School · Philadelphia, PA
A private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
860 N 24TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19130
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where City School at Fairmount sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,436
Median home value
$483,500
Median rent
$1,836/mo
College educated
78.5%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bache-martin SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Morris Robert SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| St Francis Xavier SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Girard CollegePrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 257 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
City School at Fairmount is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About City School at Fairmount
City School at Fairmount is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 113 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City School at Fairmount
What grades does City School at Fairmount serve?
City School at Fairmount serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend City School at Fairmount?
City School at Fairmount has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City School at Fairmount?
The student-teacher ratio at City School at Fairmount is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does City School at Fairmount rank in PA?
City School at Fairmount ranks #280 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is City School at Fairmount's MySchoolScout rating?
City School at Fairmount has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is City School at Fairmount a private school?
Yes, City School at Fairmount is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is City School at Fairmount a religious school?
City School at Fairmount has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 769-5363
- Area population (ZIP 19130)
- 30,424
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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