Very Good
#140 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 16% of private schools
The City School
School · Philadelphia, PA
A private school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
315 S 17TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- 9.5:1 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.
Data not available
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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 The City School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 89Very 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
$97,940
Median home value
$551,700
Median rent
$1,955/mo
College educated
81.1%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19103; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Institute CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–9 | 0.4 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Math Civics and Sciences CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 896 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The City School is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The City School
The City School is a private school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 418 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The City School
What grades does The City School serve?
The City School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The City School?
The City School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The City School?
The student-teacher ratio at The City School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The City School rank in PA?
The City School ranks #140 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is The City School's MySchoolScout rating?
The City School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The City School a private school?
Yes, The City 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 The City School a religious school?
The City School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Phone
- (215) 731-1930
- Area population (ZIP 19103)
- 25,602
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 19103; 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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