Adelaide Educational Center in Philadelphia, PA, serves 15 students in kindergarten through fifth grade within a Christian鈥揳ffiliated, city鈥揵ased program.
The co鈥揺d elementary school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1, supported by three teachers.
The school enrolls 100% students of color, placing it among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for student diversity.
The school's small enrollment size offers a low student鈥搕o鈥搕eacher ratio compared to nearby Philadelphia private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Adelaide Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Adelaide Educational Center often compared to?
Adelaide Educational Center is often viewed alongside schools like The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Adelaide Educational Center?
The application deadline for Adelaide Educational Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Adelaide Educational Center vs. The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia
The nearest high school to Adelaide Educational Center is Green Tree School & Services (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Corinthian Christian Academy (0.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Corinthian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
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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
2106 Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Green Tree School & Services
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
0.8 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
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
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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
0.8 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
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
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(Friends)
31 W Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-2300
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,157 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 74 Tuition listed
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Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 535-5780
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 535-5780
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100 W School House Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4733
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Corinthian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
- miles
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
2106 Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Green Tree School & Services
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
0.8 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
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
St. Athanasius School
(Catholic)
7105 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 424-5045
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Corinthian Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6100 N 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-1060
- miles
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
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
2106 Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 900-5494
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students
Green Tree School & Services
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
0.8 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
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students
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