Excelsior School Philadelphia is a nonsectarian, co–ed city school serving 149 students from pre–kindergarten through 5th grade in North Philadelphia.
The school employs 6 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 25:1, within a large urban community setting.
Excelsior School Philadelphia has a 100% student population of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
The school's enrollment includes 69 students in grades K–5, reflecting a small to mid–size elementary program.
Located in Philadelphia, PA, Excelsior School Philadelphia offers private elementary education in a diverse urban neighborhood.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Excelsior School Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
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 Excelsior School Philadelphia?
The application deadline for Excelsior School Philadelphia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Excelsior School Philadelphia located?
Excelsior School Philadelphia is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 43 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Excelsior School Philadelphia is Green Tree School & Services (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Athanasius School (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Athanasius School
(Catholic)
7105 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
Mt. Airy Christian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God in Christ)
6401 Ogontz Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 276-2990
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 276-2990
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adelaide Educational Center
(Christian)
6100 N 21st St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 844-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 844-5000
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 15 students
Corinthian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Green Tree School & Services
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 104 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Green Tree School & Services
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 104 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Hope Church School
(Christian)
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
1329 W Cheltenham Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 535-5780
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 535-5780
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-11 | 54 students
7607 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-2000
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Athanasius School
(Catholic)
7105 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
Adelaide Educational Center
(Christian)
6100 N 21st St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 844-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 844-5000
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 15 students
Corinthian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Green Tree School & Services
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 104 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Hope Church School
(Christian)
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Athanasius School
(Catholic)
7105 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
Mt. Airy Christian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God in Christ)
6401 Ogontz Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 276-2990
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 276-2990
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Corinthian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Green Tree School & Services
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 104 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Hope Church School
(Christian)
6707 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 927-7770
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Rank:
Rank:
5/
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Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
9309.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,084 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
9309.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
9309.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
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503 Crest Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
9309.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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1900 Westminster Drive
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3956
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3956
9309.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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