Excellent
#68 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 8% of private schools
Girard College
School · Philadelphia, PA
A private school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades 1st – 12th.
2101 S COLLEGE AVE 301, Philadelphia, PA 19121
- 5.4:1 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 Girard College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- 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
$36,208
Median home value
$250,100
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
40.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19121; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math Civics and Sciences CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 1–12 | 1.0 mi | 896 | Compare → |
| The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Al-aqsa Islamic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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.
Girard College is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Girard College
Girard College is a private school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 257 students in grades 1st-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Girard College
What grades does Girard College serve?
Girard College serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Girard College?
Girard College has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girard College?
The student-teacher ratio at Girard College is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Girard College rank in PA?
Girard College ranks #68 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Girard College's MySchoolScout rating?
Girard College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Girard College a private school?
Yes, Girard College 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 Girard College a religious school?
No, Girard College is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 787-4457
- Area population (ZIP 19121)
- 40,324
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 27.6
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 19121; 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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