Philadelphia Free School (2026-27 Profile)

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Philadelphia Free School

4950 Springfield Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143

Tel: (215) 218-9586

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 48 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 48 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Philadelphia Free School
Kind	2
2	1
3	2
4	1
6	7
7	5
9	5
10	7
11	11
12	7

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Year Founded

2011

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Student Body

Total Students

48 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition is a sliding scale from $1,800-$14,800 for the year, with a discount available for siblings. Beyond this, we have scholarships and programs that assist families for whom the lower end of the scale is burdensome. Average tuition is just over $4,000 per student. We are committed to making the school accessible to those who wish to enroll, regardless of ability to pay.

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School Notes

At the Philly Free School, we provide students with the space to explore the world and themselves at their own pace, while experiencing community through participating in a self-governing direct democracy.

Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Philadelphia Free School?

The application deadline for Philadelphia Free School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Philadelphia Free School 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 average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $13,062 for elementary schools and $19,019 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).