The Schoolhouse in Flourtown is a Pennsylvania state licensed private nursery school and kindergarten that offers childcare before and after school hours.
The building is a century old landmark in Flourtown, PA, where George Washington and American soldiers stopped to mill flour during the march to Valley Forge in December 1777.
Schoolhouse owner and director Christine. Dewees taught elementary grades in the Springfield Township, Montgomery County, PA school district for 30 years where she was a founder of the Springfield Township Alternative Elementary School.
When the Township closed Flourtown Elementary School, Chris purchased the building and created The Schoolhouse in Flourtown Nursery School & Kindergarten.
Children three-years old to Kindergarten age have enjoyed learning experiences at The Schoolhouse for over 25 years.
For more information about The Schoolhouse, click the links to the left.
The Schoolhouse in Flourtown does not discriminate in employment or enrollment with regard to race, sex. color, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability and/or age.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Schoolhouse In Flourtown often compared to?
Schoolhouse In Flourtown is often viewed alongside schools like Play & Learn Preschool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Schoolhouse In Flourtown?
The application deadline for Schoolhouse In Flourtown is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Schoolhouse In Flourtown vs. Play & Learn Preschool
The nearest high school to Schoolhouse In Flourtown is Carson Valley Childrens Aid (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Genevieve School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Phil-Mont Christian Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1237 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 836-5644
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 836-5644
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Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-1960
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-1960
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Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
120 W Wissahickon Avenue
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-3177
Flourtown, PA 19031
(215) 233-3177
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Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun
(Jewish)
1001 Paper Mill Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
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Alternative School
8801 Stenton Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2050
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2050
0.9 miles
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