Shining Star Learning Center in Philadelphia, PA serves 68 students from pre–kindergarten through fourth grade in a city–based, co–ed learning environment.
The school offers a faith–based program affiliated with the Assembly of God and operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 68:1.
Enrollment includes 100% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Pennsylvania for diversity.
Shining Star Learning Center provides education in regular elementary and secondary programs within an urban community setting.
Total K–12 enrollment at the school is 15 students, reflecting a small–scale private school experience in Philadelphia.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Shining Star Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shining Star Learning Center?
The application deadline for Shining Star Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Shining Star Learning Center is Cedar Grove Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Resurrection Regional Catholic School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Gan (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Resurrection Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
2020 Shelmire Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 367 students
7200 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
The Gan
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
7622 Castor Av
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 695-0399
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 695-0399
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 352 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 352 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Century Gospel School
(Christian)
4908 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 742-6615
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 742-6615
1.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 158 students
School Of Faith In God
(Episcopal)
1680-82 Bridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-2270
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-2270
1.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
St. Hubert Catholic High School For Girls
All-girls (Catholic)
7320 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-6840
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-6840
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gospel Of Grace Christian School
(Christian)
460 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Resurrection Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
2020 Shelmire Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 367 students
7200 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 352 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
St. Martin Of Tours School
(Catholic)
5450 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Gan
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
7622 Castor Av
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 695-0399
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 695-0399
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 352 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3033 Levick Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 338-9797
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
St. Martin Of Tours School
(Catholic)
5450 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students
St. Matthew
(Catholic)
3040 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 333-3142
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 333-3142
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 927 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Blueball Avenue
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
9308.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 Meetinghouse Rd
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
9309 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 873 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3333 Chichester Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
9309 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Huddell Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
9309 miles
Gr: K-4 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 Market Street
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
9309.1 miles
Gr: K-4 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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