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Smart Center Academy

139 Maplewood Ave Uppr Upper Darby, PA 19082

Tel: (215) 227-2700

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 80 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Smart Center Academy in Upper Darby, PA serves 80 students from preâ€“kindergarten through grade 3 in a nonsectarian, cityâ€“based setting.
The school employs 6 teachers, maintaining a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 13:1.
Enrollment reflects a diverse student body with 95% of students identified as students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% for diversity among Pennsylvania private schools.
This coâ€“educational elementary program operates within the large city community of Upper Darby.
Tuition information is not specified; the school provides early childhood and primary education within the local Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 80 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Smart Center Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Smart Center Academy
Pre-K	20
Kind	15
1	15
2	15
3	15

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Student Body

Total Students

80 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Smart Center Academy?

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

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $11,922 for elementary schools and $17,826 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).