The Bridge Way School in Philadelphia, PA serves 5 students in grades 9 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 with 3 total teachers, supporting a small enrollment size.
Approximately 75% of the student body represents students of color, placing the school in the top 20% statewide for diversity among private schools in Pennsylvania.
As a Philadelphia city alternative school for grades 9–12, The Bridge Way School offers specialized programming in a co–ed environment.
Tuition and acceptance rate details are not specified; the school is part of Philadelphia's urban education landscape with nearby private school options serving wider grade ranges.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Bridge Way School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
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 The Bridge Way School?
The application deadline for The Bridge Way School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to The Bridge Way School is Sts John Neumann & Maria Garetti Catholic High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Anthony Of Padua Regional Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Beginning Learning Center (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beginning Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
620 S 10th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-3668
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-3668
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Tuition listed
913 Pierce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 468-0353
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 468-0353
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1736 S 10th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 465-8437
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 465-8437
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 200 students Tuition listed
Avenue of The Arts KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
777 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 545-0506
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 545-0506
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
319 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-3963
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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