Very Good
#313 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 36% of private schools
Smart Center Academy
Elementary School · Philadelphia, PA
A private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
3301 W WESTMORELAND ST, Philadelphia, PA 19129
- 10:1 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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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Smart Center Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$77,225
Median home value
$297,400
Median rent
$1,471/mo
College educated
60%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19129; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Hebrew Public CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Prodigy Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Rhodes E Washington SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Allen Dr Ethel SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 329 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Smart Center Academy is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Smart Center Academy
Smart Center Academy is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 60 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smart Center Academy
What grades does Smart Center Academy serve?
Smart Center Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Smart Center Academy?
Smart Center Academy has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smart Center Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Smart Center Academy is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Smart Center Academy rank in PA?
Smart Center Academy ranks #313 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Smart Center Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Smart Center Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Smart Center Academy a private school?
Yes, Smart Center Academy 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 Smart Center Academy a religious school?
No, Smart Center Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 60
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 227-2700
- Area population (ZIP 19129)
- 11,812
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 19129; 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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