The City School- Spruce Hill serves 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher of The City School- Spruce Hill is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
316 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,000
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The City School- Spruce Hill cost?
The City School- Spruce Hill's tuition is approximately $20,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The City School- Spruce Hill?
The application deadline for The City School- Spruce Hill is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The City School- Spruce Hill located?
The City School- Spruce Hill is located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 8 other private schools located in University City.
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The nearest high school to The City School- Spruce Hill is HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jubilee School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Francis De Sales School (0.5 miles away)
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Greater Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
7029 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Tuition listed
3000 W School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 947 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crusaders For Christ Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1201 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
0.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 83 students
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Special Program Emphasis
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Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 218-9586
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 218-9586
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Gr: K-12 | 48 students Tuition listed
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Greater Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
7029 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Tuition listed
3000 W School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 947 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crusaders For Christ Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1201 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
0.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 83 students
Philadelphia Free School ![Philadelphia Free School Photo - Philly Free School's building in West Philly.]( "Philadelphia Free School Photo - Philly Free School's building in West Philly.")
Special Program Emphasis
4950 Springfield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 218-9586
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 218-9586
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Tuition listed
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Greater Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
7029 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Tuition listed
3000 W School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 947 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crusaders For Christ Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1201 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
0.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 83 students
Philadelphia Free School ![Philadelphia Free School Photo - Philly Free School's building in West Philly.]( "Philadelphia Free School Photo - Philly Free School's building in West Philly.")
Special Program Emphasis
4950 Springfield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 218-9586
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 218-9586
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Tuition listed
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Greater Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
7029 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-0374
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Tuition listed
3000 W School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 844-3460
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 947 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 368 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
275 S Ithan Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 801-1869
9.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 673 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends Select School
(Friends)
17th St & Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-5900
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4211 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-7592
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-7592
0.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy ![HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy]( "HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy")
Special Education School
4400 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Crusaders For Christ Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1201 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
0.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 83 students
The Islamic Education School -ties
(Islamic)
4431 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-5230
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-5230
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
917 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-1749
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-1749
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy ![HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy]( "HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy")
Special Education School
4400 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Crusaders For Christ Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1201 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
0.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 83 students
4501 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 386-2244
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 386-2244
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Philadelphia Free School ![Philadelphia Free School Photo - Philly Free School's building in West Philly.]( "Philadelphia Free School Photo - Philly Free School's building in West Philly.")
Special Program Emphasis
4950 Springfield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 218-9586
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 218-9586
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Tuition listed
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
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4211 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-7592
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-7592
0.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy ![HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy]( "HMS School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Photo - Physical therapy")
Special Education School
4400 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-2566
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Crusaders For Christ Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
1201 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-3014
0.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 83 students
The Islamic Education School -ties
(Islamic)
4431 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-5230
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-5230
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
917 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-1749
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-1749
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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St. Francis De Sales School
(Catholic)
917 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-1749
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-1749
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Tuition listed
617 North 43rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-3626
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-3626
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Tots Yearn To Learn Ii
Montessori School
5124 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 474-9025
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 474-9025
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 22 students Tuition listed
5447 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-7795
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-7795
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 34 students
St. Gabriel School
(Catholic)
2917 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 909-0345
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 909-0345
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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1201 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2926
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2926
9300.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
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2/
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170 Lukens Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 324-8901
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 324-8901
9300.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 788 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
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903 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2880
9300.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
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4/
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200 East Roosevelt Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2901
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2901
9300.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
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502 Moores Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2915
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 323-2915
9300.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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