Very Good
#280 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 32% of private schools
City School at Fairmount
Elementary School
860 N 24TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#280 of 873
In Philadelphia
#33 of 95
public schools
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City School at Fairmount
Elementary School in Philadelphia · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About City School at Fairmount
City School at Fairmount is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. City School at Fairmount serves approximately 113 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. City School at Fairmount has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 113 students, City School at Fairmount 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.
City School at Fairmount 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
BetaHow City School at Fairmount compares to 228 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| City School at Fairmount (this school) | 7.1 |
| Bache-Martin Sch | 7.5 |
| Morris Robert Sch | 4.8 |
| Kelley William D Sch | 6.0 |
| Waring Laura W Sch | 4.5 |
| Meade Gen George C Sch | 4.1 |
| Masterman Julia R Sec Sch | 8.0 |
| Alliance for Progress CS | 2.6 |
| People for People CS | 2.1 |
| Gideon Edward Sch | 4.1 |
| Frederick Douglass Mastery CS | 4.6 |
| Blaine James G Sch | 2.6 |
| McMichael Morton Sch | 5.3 |
| The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy | 4.2 |
| Dick William Sch | 2.9 |
| Math Civics and Sciences CS | 3.8 |
| Russell Byers CS | 2.1 |
| Spring Garden Sch | 3.2 |
| Dunbar Paul L Sch | 5.5 |
| Wright Richard R Sch | 4.9 |
| Duckrey Tanner Sch | 4.5 |
Showing 20 of 228 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
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
860 N 24TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering City School at Fairmount may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bache-Martin Sch (rated 7.5/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bache-Martin Sch Philadelphia | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Morris Robert Sch Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 4.8 |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Vaux HS: A Big Picture School Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| GIRARD COLLEGE Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Kelley William D Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Waring Laura W Sch Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 4.5 |
| ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| OUR HOUSE MONTESSORI Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | — |
| GESU SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| REVOLUTION SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | — |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Masterman Julia R Sec Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Gideon Edward Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Meade Gen George C Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Frederick Douglass Mastery CS Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Alliance for Progress CS Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Franklin LC Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Dick William Sch Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 2.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19130 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$110,436
Median Home Value
$483,500
Median Rent
$1,836/mo
Population
30,424
College Educated
78.5%
Homeownership
38.7%
Avg Commute
30.1 min
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Median Age
33.7
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| HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL York, PA | 7.1 |
| MARY OF NAZARETH CATHOLIC S White Oak, PA | 7.1 |
| REGINA COELI ACADEMY Abington, PA | 7.1 |
| SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL Meadville, PA | 7.1 |
| ST MARY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL Dunmore, PA | 7.1 |
| OUR LADY OF GRACE Penndel, PA | 7.0 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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