JUNIATA PARK ACADEMY

Juniata Park Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 1,098 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 55 teachers, Juniata Park Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Juniata Park Academy, located at 801 E. Hunting Park Avenue in the Juniata Park neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public K-8 school within the School District of Philadelphia. As a neighborhood school, it serves a diverse student population, providing a comprehensive core curriculum that focuses on foundational academics, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while striving to foster a supportive learning environment for its young students.

The school is notable for its role as a key community anchor in the Juniata Park area. Beyond its daily academic instruction, the academy often emphasizes social-emotional growth and character development to prepare its students for the transition to high school. By operating as a K-8 facility, the school aims to provide consistency and stability for children throughout their primary and middle school years, working closely with families and local stakeholders to meet the specific educational needs of the surrounding community.

For more information, contact Juniata Park Academy at (215) 291-5680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.