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#714 of 873 private schools in PA
Philadelphia Free School
School · Philadelphia, PA
A private school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
4950 SPRINGFIELD AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19143
- 14:1 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 Philadelphia Free School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 78Excellent Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,964
Median home value
$152,000
Median rent
$1,235/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19143; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mastery Cs-hardy WilliamsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,190 | Compare → |
| Faith Connection Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 130 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Philadelphia Free School is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Philadelphia Free School
Philadelphia Free School is a private school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 56 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philadelphia Free School
What grades does Philadelphia Free School serve?
Philadelphia Free School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Philadelphia Free School?
Philadelphia Free School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philadelphia Free School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philadelphia Free School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Philadelphia Free School rank in PA?
Philadelphia Free School ranks #714 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Philadelphia Free School's MySchoolScout rating?
Philadelphia Free School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Philadelphia Free School a private school?
Yes, Philadelphia Free School 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 Philadelphia Free School a religious school?
No, Philadelphia Free School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 218-9586
- Area population (ZIP 19143)
- 62,503
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 19143; 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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