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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School
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
1141 N 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(267) 292-3573
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(267) 292-3573
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Faith Tabernacle School
(Christian)
3611 N Randolph St 15
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 221-0909
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 221-0909
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 107 students
6026 Drexel Rd Rear
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 921-9875
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 921-9875
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 9 students
Friends Select School
(Friends)
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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
St. Mary Interparochial School
(Catholic)
5th & Locust Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 752-5519
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 752-5519
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Tuition listed
Epiphany Of Our Lord School
(Catholic)
1248 Jackson St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 467-5385
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 467-5385
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
1800 Morris St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 334-0878
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 334-0878
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
School
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
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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Daycare / Preschool
510 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-8257
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-8257
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
9298.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
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2/
Bottom 50%10
4 William Penn Avenue
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
9298.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
9299.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
2200 North Locust Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 778-1101
9300.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-5834
9300.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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