Timothy Academy has been recognized by the State of Pennsylvania since 1956 as a private religious elementary school with all the privileges associated with that status.
Timothy Academy is a Christian school. The Biblical beliefs, philosophy and objectives are an integral part of the educational program.
Although the school does not require that parents of students be believers, it desires that careful examination be given to the Christian faith and that adherence be given to school policies.
Timothy Academy is accredited by ACSI and MSA. The school received accreditation status for the first time in 1994 from Middle States under the leadership of Mr. William Elliott and Mr. Richard Hamilton.
Dual accreditation was received in 2006 from both Middle States and ACSI under the leadership of Mr. William Elliott, Mrs. Melissa Sanchez, and Ms. Gwen Hinton-Freeman.
Timothy Academy has been recognized by the State of Pennsylvania
since 1956 as a private religious elementary school with all the
privileges associated with that status. Timothy Academy is a
Christian school. The Biblical beliefs, philosophy and objectives
are an integral part of the educational program. Although the
school does not require that parents of students be believers, it
desires that careful examination be given to the Christian faith
and that adherence be given to school policies. Timothy Academy is
accredited by ACSI and MSA. The school received accreditation
status for the first time in 1994 from Middle States under the
leadership of Mr. William Elliott and Mr. Richard Hamilton. Dual
accreditation was received in 2006 from both Middle States and ACSI
under the leadership of Mr. William Elliott, Mrs. Melissa Sanchez,
and Ms. Gwen Hinton-Freeman.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Timothy Academy?
The application deadline for Timothy Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Timothy Academy located?
Timothy Academy is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 43 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.
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