Sanctuary Christian Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

Sanctuary Christian Academy in Philadelphia, PA, serves 71 coâ€“ed students from kindergarten through grade 6 in a cityâ€“based setting in West Philadelphia.
Founded in 1978, the school operates with a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 6 teachers.
The student body is 98% students of color, placing Sanctuary Christian Academy among the most diverse private elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
As a Christianâ€“affiliated school, it is a member of other religious school associations, reflecting its faithâ€“based educational orientation.
Sanctuary Christian Academy is an affordable option within the Philadelphia private school market, located near other Kâ€“6 and elementary Christian academies.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 71 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sanctuary Christian Academy
Kind	11
1	10
2	8
3	8
4	11
5	10
6	2
8	11

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Year Founded

1978

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Student Body

Total Students

71 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Sanctuary Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Sanctuary Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Sanctuary Christian Academy is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 9 other private schools located in West Philadelphia.

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $12,234 for elementary schools and $18,734 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).