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#465 of 873 private schools in PA

Project Learn School

Elementary School

6525 GERMANTOWN AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Private

Enrollment

37

Student-Teacher

5.9:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#465 of 873

In Philadelphia

#57 of 95

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Project Learn School

6.4/10

Elementary School in Philadelphia · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Project Learn School

Project Learn School is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. Project Learn School serves approximately 37 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Project Learn School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it comparesOn par with PA schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 37 students, Project Learn 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.

At 5.9:1 students to teachers, Project Learn School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Project Learn 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 Project Learn School compares to 243 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
This School
vs
13.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
37
This School
vs
576
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
4.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 73% vs 0%
White 13.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.4% vs 0%
Project Learn School Philadelphia Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Project Learn School (this school) 6.4
Emlen Eleanor C Sch 5.4
Roosevelt Theodore MS 5.8
Henry Charles W Sch 7.6
AMY NW 4.1
Lingelbach Anna L Sch 4.6
Houston Henry E Sch 5.1
Day Anna B Sch 2.8
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary 5.5
Mastery CS-Pickett Campus 3.4
West Oak Lane CS 2.8
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary 6.3
Hill Freedman World Academy 6.6
Samuel Pennypacker Sch 3.0
Kelly John B Sch 3.9
Pennell Joseph Sch 5.2
Franklin S Edmonds Sch 2.8
Prince Hall Sch 4.0
Fitler Academics Plus 3.2
Wagner Gen Louis MS 2.2
Rowen William Sch 2.4

Showing 20 of 243 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

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.9 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,020
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 44%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.2 / 10
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Enrollment 37
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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 73.0%
White 13.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic 5.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6525 GERMANTOWN AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Project Learn School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Henry Charles W Sch (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GREENE STREET FRIENDS SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, B.C.A. AND CHILDCARE CENTER INC. (rated 7.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
JESUS IS THE WAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Philadelphia 0.3 mi
B.C.A. AND CHILDCARE CENTER INC. Philadelphia 0.4 mi 7.1
Emlen Eleanor C Sch Philadelphia 0.4 mi 5.4
Roosevelt Theodore MS Philadelphia 0.5 mi 5.8
SMALL WORLD DISCOVERY CENTER Philadelphia 0.9 mi
Lingelbach Anna L Sch Philadelphia 0.9 mi 4.6
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Philadelphia 0.9 mi 5.7
AMY NW Philadelphia 0.8 mi 4.1
Henry Charles W Sch Philadelphia 0.7 mi 7.6
Houston Henry E Sch Philadelphia 0.9 mi 5.1
Mastery CS-Pickett Campus Philadelphia 1.2 mi 3.4
GREEN TREE SCHOOL Philadelphia 1.0 mi 7.9
Day Anna B Sch Philadelphia 1.0 mi 2.8
GREENE STREET FRIENDS SCHOOL Philadelphia 1.2 mi 7.4
ANTHONY WAYNE ACADEMY Philadelphia 1.3 mi 7.4
PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Philadelphia 1.2 mi 8.3
Parkway Northwest Philadelphia 1.1 mi 4.5
GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL Philadelphia 1.3 mi 7.6
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary Philadelphia 1.2 mi 5.5
West Oak Lane CS Philadelphia 1.3 mi 2.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19119 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,609

Median Home Value

$326,600

Median Rent

$1,291/mo

Population

28,566

College Educated

55.3%

Homeownership

63.3%

Avg Commute

33.7 min

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Median Age

41.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Project Learn School

What grades does Project Learn School serve?

Project Learn School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Project Learn School?

Project Learn School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Project Learn School?

The student-teacher ratio at Project Learn School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Project Learn School rank in PA?

Project Learn School ranks #465 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Project Learn School's MySchoolScout rating?

Project Learn School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Project Learn School a private school?

Yes, Project Learn 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 Project Learn School a religious school?

No, Project Learn School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
88 Very Walkable
Transit Score
57 Good Transit
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
37
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
150 days
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County

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