Ijoba Shule in Philadelphia, PA serves 9 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 11th grade in a city鈥揵ased, co鈥揺ducational setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 2:1 with 4 teachers, supporting individualized instruction across early and secondary grades.
Located in West Philadelphia, Ijoba Shule has a religious affiliation classified as Other Religious and participates in the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
With 91.67% of its students representing students of color, Ijoba Shule ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
Tuition data is not specified, but local private school averages are $13,502 for elementary and $18,472 for high school in Philadelphia.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ijoba Shule ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 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 Ijoba Shule?
The application deadline for Ijoba Shule is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ijoba Shule located?
Ijoba Shule is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 10 other private schools located in West Philadelphia.
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