Very Good

#204 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 23% of private schools

Olney Christian School

Elementary School

425 E ROOSEVELT BLVD, Philadelphia, PA 19120

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

131

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

131

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#204 of 873

In Philadelphia

#24 of 95

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About Olney Christian School

Olney Christian School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. Olney Christian School serves approximately 131 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Olney Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #204 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares1.0 pts above PA schools

7.4

This school 7.4 · Very Good
PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 131 students, Olney Christian School 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.

Olney Christian School 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

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How Olney Christian School compares to 243 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

This School

13.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

131

This School

576

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.4

This School

4.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 55% vs 0%

Hispanic 28.2% vs 0%

White 6.9% vs 0%

Asian 3.8% vs 0%

Olney Christian School Philadelphia Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Olney Christian School (this school)	—	131	13.6:1	7.4
Olney El Sch	0.4 mi	693	15.4:1	4.3
Barton Clara Sch	0.5 mi	501	11.4:1	4.9
Washington Grover Jr Sch	0.6 mi	428	13.4:1	4.2
Feltonville Intermediate School	0.6 mi	500	14.3:1	4.2
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences	0.7 mi	554	14.2:1	4.5
Universal Creighton CS	0.7 mi	673	16:1	7.3
Morrison Andrew J Sch	0.8 mi	522	14.5:1	3.7
Marshall Thurgood	1.0 mi	628	11.2:1	4.2
Juniata Park Academy	1.0 mi	865	15.2:1	4.8
Finletter Thomas K Sch	1.2 mi	632	15:1	5.0
Lowell James R Sch	1.2 mi	522	17.4:1	4.0
Franklin Benjamin Sch	1.2 mi	588	14.3:1	4.6
Northwood Academy CS	1.2 mi	705	18.6:1	2.2
Lindley Academy CS at Birney	1.2 mi	726	14.8:1	4.7
Cayuga School	1.2 mi	335	12:1	4.4
Esperanza Cyber CS	1.3 mi	1,115	12.4:1	4.1
Esperanza Academy CS	1.3 mi	1,641	14.3:1	4.1
Antonia Pantoja Community CS	1.3 mi	710	13.9:1	3.8
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS	1.4 mi	957	13.5:1	5.8
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS	1.4 mi	486	12.8:1	5.3

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

B- 4.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,350

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 61%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 131

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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)

Black 55.0%

Hispanic 28.2%

White 6.9%

Two or More 6.1%

Asian 3.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

425 E ROOSEVELT BLVD, Philadelphia, PA 19120

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Olney Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST LUCY DAY SCHOOL FOR CHLDRN W VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (rated 7.4/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Universal Creighton CS (rated 7.3/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS (rated 5.3/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Olney El Sch Philadelphia	0.4 mi	693	4.3
Barton Clara Sch Philadelphia	0.5 mi	501	4.9
Washington Grover Jr Sch Philadelphia	0.6 mi	428	4.2
Olney HS Philadephia	0.5 mi	1,223	—
Feltonville Intermediate School Philadelphia	0.6 mi	500	4.2
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences Philadelphia	0.7 mi	554	4.5
Universal Creighton CS Philadelphia	0.7 mi	673	7.3
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia	0.9 mi	145	7.3
Morrison Andrew J Sch Philadelphia	0.8 mi	522	3.7
Juniata Park Academy Philadelphia	1.0 mi	865	4.8
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North Philadelphia	1.0 mi	85	4.8
Finletter Thomas K Sch Philadelphia	1.2 mi	632	5.0
Franklin Benjamin Sch Philadelphia	1.2 mi	588	4.6
Lowell James R Sch Philadelphia	1.2 mi	522	4.0
Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia	1.0 mi	628	4.2
SOPHIA ACADEMY Philadelphia	1.2 mi	9	—
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS Philadelphia	1.4 mi	486	5.3
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS Philadelphia	1.4 mi	957	5.8
ST LUCY DAY SCHOOL FOR CHLDRN W VISUAL IMPAIRMENT Philadelphia	1.3 mi	30	7.4
Edison HS/Fareira Skills Philadelphia	1.3 mi	887	4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19120 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$51,993

Median Home Value

$143,500

Median Rent

$1,186/mo

Population

68,078

College Educated

13.4%

Homeownership

68.8%

Avg Commute

37.3 min

Poverty Rate

25.3%

Median Age

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NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI Lancaster, PA	100	7.4
NITTANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL State College, PA	121	7.4
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS SCHOOL Columbia, PA	140	7.4
REGINA ANGELORUM ACADEMY Ardmore, PA	129	7.4
ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL Gettysburg, PA	160	7.4
ST JAMES ELEMENTARY Erie, PA	178	7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Olney Christian School

What grades does Olney Christian School serve?

Olney Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Olney Christian School?

Olney Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olney Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Olney Christian School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Olney Christian School rank in PA?

Olney Christian School ranks #204 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Olney Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Olney Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Olney Christian School a private school?

Yes, Olney Christian School 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 Olney Christian School a religious school?

Olney Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 73 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 59 Good Transit
Bike Score: 76 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 131
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Philadelphia County
Phone: (215) 324-2323

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