Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Jewish Children's Folkshul
About the School
- Jewish Children's Folkshul in Philadelphia, PA, is a co–ed alternative school serving grades K through 12 in a city–based setting within the Chestnut Hill neighborhood.
- The school enrolls 82 students across all grades with a student–teacher ratio of 82:1.
- Jewish Children's Folkshul is nonsectarian and reflects a diverse student body with 100% students of color.
- The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
- Located in a large city environment, the school provides an alternative program option within Philadelphia's private school landscape.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Jewish Children's Folkshul ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Jewish Children's Folkshul?
The application deadline for Jewish Children's Folkshul is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Jewish Children's Folkshul located?
Jewish Children's Folkshul is located in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 4 other private schools located in Chestnut Hill.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Jewish Children's Folkshul is Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,245 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-7 | 7 students
Christian
6753 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 970-9779
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Christian
322 W Mt Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
701 Cathedral Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,245 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Christian
322 W Mt Pleasant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-9088
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
35 Hillcrest Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-0782
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-10 | 188 students
Jewish
1001 Paper Mill Road
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-5677
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,245 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-7 | 7 students
Christian
6753 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(267) 970-9779
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
8836 Crefeld Street
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 242-5545
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
815 E Cathedral Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-2029
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 187 students
Catholic
144 E Mount Airy Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-0414
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,245 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
701 Cathedral Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(833) 905-3276
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
815 E Cathedral Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-2029
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
8891 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-3811
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(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
9310.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
9310.2 miles
Gr: PK | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Washington Street Extensi
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
9310.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,084 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
9310.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621
9310.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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