Cecilian Academy in Philadelphia, PA, is a Catholic co鈥揺d private school serving grades K through 8 with an enrollment of 129 students.
The school has 13 teachers, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1, supporting classroom instruction in a central city setting.
Cecilian Academy is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
The student body is 98% diverse in color representation, reflecting the demographics of the Philadelphia community.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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 Cecilian Academy?
The application deadline for Cecilian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Cecilian Academy is Revival Hill Christian High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is B.c.a. And Childcare Center Inc. (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Revival Hill Christian High School
(Christian)
322 W Mt Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
B.c.a. And Childcare Center Inc.
(Christian)
220 W Upsal St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-6557
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-6557
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Catholic School ![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
144 E Mount Airy Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Islamic Day School Of Philadelphia
Montessori School (Islamic)
222 E Durham St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 248-0896
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 248-0896
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 13 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Revival Hill Christian High School
(Christian)
322 W Mt Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,224 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Green Tree School & Services
Special Education School
1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 104 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Jewish Children's Folkshul
Alternative School
8000 Cherokee St
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 248-1550
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 248-1550
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Anthony Wayne Academy
Alternative School
5538 B Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 297-7782
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 297-7782
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
B.c.a. And Childcare Center Inc.
(Christian)
220 W Upsal St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-6557
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-6557
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Catholic School ![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
144 E Mount Airy Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Islamic Day School Of Philadelphia
Montessori School (Islamic)
222 E Durham St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 248-0896
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 248-0896
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 13 students
518 E Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 843-4833
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 843-4833
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
Jesus I.S. The Way Christian Academy
(Christian)
6753 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 970-9779
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 970-9779
1 miles
Gr: K-7 | 7 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
B.c.a. And Childcare Center Inc.
(Christian)
220 W Upsal St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-6557
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 438-6557
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
518 E Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 843-4833
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 843-4833
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
G C A Daycare & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis (Brethren)
610 E Mount Pleasant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-6030
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-6030
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 14 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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Rank:
2/
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2100 Gilpin Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2715
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2715
9308.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 West 34th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
9308.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Jefferson Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
9308.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
412 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7190
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7190
9309.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Special Education School
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
9309.2 miles
Gr: PK | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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