Excellent
#68 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 8% of private schools
Girard College
School
2101 S COLLEGE AVE 301, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
8.1
Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
8.1
Grades
1st – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#68 of 873
In Philadelphia
#7 of 95
public schools
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Girard College
School in Philadelphia · grades 1st – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Girard College
Girard College is a private school in Philadelphia, PA. Girard College serves approximately 257 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Girard College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- PA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 5.4:1 students to teachers, Girard College sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Girard College 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 Girard College compares to 300 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Girard College (this school) | 8.1 |
| Vaux HS: A Big Picture School | 6.2 |
| Bache-Martin Sch | 7.5 |
| Meade Gen George C Sch | 4.1 |
| Morris Robert Sch | 4.8 |
| Alliance for Progress CS | 2.6 |
| YouthBuild Phila CS | 4.5 |
| People for People CS | 2.1 |
| Waring Laura W Sch | 4.5 |
| Kelley William D Sch | 6.0 |
| Frederick Douglass Mastery CS | 4.6 |
| Franklin LC | 5.4 |
| Masterman Julia R Sec Sch | 8.0 |
| Science Leadership Academy | 8.8 |
| HS of Engineering & Science | 8.0 |
| Franklin Benjamin HS | 4.0 |
| Dick William Sch | 2.9 |
| Gideon Edward Sch | 4.1 |
| Dunbar Paul L Sch | 5.5 |
| Parkway Center City Middle College | 8.2 |
| Spring Garden Sch | 3.2 |
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
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
2101 S COLLEGE AVE 301, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Girard College may also want to explore other schools in the area. Science Leadership Academy (rated 8.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Masterman Julia R Sec Sch (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, HS of Engineering & Science (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Vaux HS: A Big Picture School Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Bache-Martin Sch Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| GESU SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Meade Gen George C Sch Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 4.1 |
| CITY SCHOOL AT FAIRMOUNT Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Alliance for Progress CS Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Morris Robert Sch Philadelphia | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Waring Laura W Sch Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 4.5 |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Frederick Douglass Mastery CS Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 4.6 |
| OUR HOUSE MONTESSORI Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | — |
| People for People CS Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Franklin LC Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Masterman Julia R Sec Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| YouthBuild Phila CS Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Kelley William D Sch Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Science Leadership Academy Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| HS of Engineering & Science Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19121 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,208
Median Home Value
$250,100
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
Population
40,324
College Educated
24.7%
Homeownership
33.1%
Avg Commute
31.3 min
Poverty Rate
40.6%
Median Age
27.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| SACRED HEART ACADEMY BRYN MAWR Bryn Mawr, PA | 8.1 |
| VALLEY FORGE BAPTIST ACADEMY Collegeville, PA | 8.0 |
| WOODLYNDE SCHOOL Strafford, PA | 8.0 |
| DELAWARE VALLEY FRIENDS SCHOOL Paoli, PA | 7.9 |
| KIMBERTON WALDORF SCHOOL Kimberton, PA | 7.9 |
| LOGOS ACADEMY York, PA | 7.9 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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