Very Good
#191 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 22% of private schools
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
School · Philadelphia, PA
A private school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
500 W WILLOW GROVE AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19118
- 9:1 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 Springside Chestnut Hill Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$105,667
Median home value
$688,000
Median rent
$1,772/mo
College educated
76.3%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-middlePrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,050 | Compare → |
| Phil-mont Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Y.a.l.e. School of PhiladelphiaPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 1–12 | 2.6 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| New Medina Learning InstitutePrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is a private school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 1,050 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
What grades does Springside Chestnut Hill Academy serve?
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Springside Chestnut Hill Academy?
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,050 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Springside Chestnut Hill Academy rank in PA?
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy ranks #191 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Springside Chestnut Hill Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 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 Springside Chestnut Hill Academy a private school?
Yes, Springside Chestnut Hill 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 Springside Chestnut Hill Academy a religious school?
No, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 261-6965
- Area population (ZIP 19118)
- 10,231
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 19118; 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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