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WHO WE ARE

The Philadelphia School is a coeducational, nonsectarian independent school educating children from preschool through eighth grade.

Our mission, as a progressive school and vibrant learning community, is to educate the character and intellect of children. We want our students to become engaged citizens who are critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, and lifelong learners.

Our interdisciplinary, theme-based program addresses how a child grows intellectually, creatively, emotionally, socially, morally, and physically. Our extraordinary faculty's respect for childhood and passion for teaching and learning make the school a dynamic community of learners. There are many opportunities for active parent involvement.

Urban Curriculum

The Philadelphia School's location in Center City means that many of the city's historical, educational, and cultural resources are within easy reach. The city is a major component of the school's curriculum--as a subject of study, as an extension of the classroom, and as an inspiration for civic pride and responsibility. Click for more.

Shelly Ridge

Outdoor education has been integral to our program since our founding in 1972. By beginning their scientific careers by studying what is familiar--animals, plants, soil, weather--children develop the confidence to grapple with increasingly more abstract concepts. K-8 students spend a day each week in the fall and spring at Shelly Ridge, a 125-acre nature center located in Upper Roxborough and owned by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Click for more.