Bible Way Academy in Philadelphia, PA, serves 15 students in pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten as a nonsectarian early childhood day care in a central city neighborhood.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1 with two teachers supporting early learning programs.
All students enrolled at Bible Way Academy are students of color, reflecting a diverse student body within the Hestonville community.
Bible Way Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity based on student racial and ethnic representation.
The academy enrolls five kindergarten students and is located near several other private schools offering preschool through eighth grade options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bible Way Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bible Way Academy?
The application deadline for Bible Way Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bible Way Academy located?
Bible Way Academy is located in the Hestonville neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Bible Way Academy is Jameson Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Quba Institute Of Arabic And Islamic Studies (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Rose Of Lima School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4637 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-8589
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-8589
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
1522 N Wanamaker St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-6030
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-6030
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Pee Wee Prep
Daycare / Preschool
251 N 56th St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 748-5159
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 748-5159
0.8 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jameson Christian Academy
(Christian)
5301 Wynnefield Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 526-8346
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 526-8346
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 10 students
The Mill Creek School
Special Education School
111 N 49th St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(715) 471-4900
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(715) 471-4900
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Hyman Korman High School-talmudical Yeshiva Of Phi
All-boys (Jewish)
6063 Drexel Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 477-1000
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 477-1000
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
6063 Drexel Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 477-1000
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 477-1000
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students
4501 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 386-2244
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 386-2244
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4637 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-8589
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-8589
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
1522 N Wanamaker St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-6030
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-6030
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Jameson Christian Academy
(Christian)
5301 Wynnefield Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 526-8346
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 526-8346
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
1522 N Wanamaker St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-6030
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-6030
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Pee Wee Prep
Daycare / Preschool
251 N 56th St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 748-5159
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 748-5159
0.8 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
617 North 43rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-3626
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-3626
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Lourdes
(Catholic)
63rd And Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 473-1669
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 473-1669
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 232 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
12 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4085
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4085
9302.8 miles
Gr: PK | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Jackson Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
9302.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,164 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4074
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4074
9302.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 429-4055
9302.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16 Idella Avenue
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(302) 992-5570
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5570
9302.9 miles
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