PENN ALEXANDER SCHOOL

Penn Alexander Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 576 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Penn Alexander Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Penn Alexander School (officially the Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership School) is a highly sought-after public K-8 institution located in the Spruce Hill neighborhood of West Philadelphia. Established through a unique collaboration between the School District of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania, the school serves as a model for university-assisted community schooling. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, diverse student body, and strong integration with university resources, including access to educational programming, professional development for teachers, and extracurricular enrichment.

Because of its partnership model and academic reputation, the school is a centerpiece of the West Philadelphia community, often driving significant local interest and housing demand in its catchment area. The curriculum emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, blending traditional academic subjects with hands-on projects, arts, and community engagement. As a cornerstone of the University City area, Penn Alexander is consistently ranked as one of the top-performing public schools in the city, maintaining high standards for student achievement while navigating the complexities of urban education in a rapidly developing neighborhood.

For more information, contact Penn Alexander Sch at (215) 823-5465 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.