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#727 of 873 private schools in PA
Excelsior School Philadelphia
Elementary School · Philadelphia, PA
A private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2106 HAINES ST, Philadelphia, PA 19138
- 16.6:1 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 Excelsior School Philadelphia sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,586
Median home value
$167,300
Median rent
$1,172/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19138; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Athanasius SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| West Oak Lane CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 969 | Compare → |
| Mt Airy Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Rowen William SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 309 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Excelsior School Philadelphia is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Excelsior School Philadelphia
Excelsior School Philadelphia is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 116 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Excelsior School Philadelphia
What grades does Excelsior School Philadelphia serve?
Excelsior School Philadelphia serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Excelsior School Philadelphia?
Excelsior School Philadelphia has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior School Philadelphia?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior School Philadelphia is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Excelsior School Philadelphia rank in PA?
Excelsior School Philadelphia ranks #727 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Excelsior School Philadelphia's MySchoolScout rating?
Excelsior School Philadelphia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Excelsior School Philadelphia a private school?
Yes, Excelsior School Philadelphia is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Excelsior School Philadelphia a religious school?
No, Excelsior School Philadelphia is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Gender Split
- 28% M / 72% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (267) 900-5494
- Area population (ZIP 19138)
- 31,737
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 19138; 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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