The Bridge School is a private high school with clinical and outpatient sevices. The Bridge is residential and serves Philadelphia and surrounding counties.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Bridge ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Bridge?
The application deadline for The Bridge is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Bridge located?
The Bridge is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 4 other private schools located in Frankford.
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The nearest high school to The Bridge is Christ Independent Baptist Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Frankford Friends School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: 9-12 | 175 students 1.5 miles 5500 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
1.5
9-12
175
Green Tree School & Services
Special Education School
Grades: NS-12 | 104 students 4.7 miles 1196 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 866-0200
4.7
NS-12
104
Christ Independent Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Grades: K-12 | 45 students 0.6 miles 1618 Womrath Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-5667
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-5667
0.6
K-12
45
Bethel Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Grades: PK-12 | 84 students 3.2 miles 2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
3.2
PK-12
84
Father Judge High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 734 students 4.3 miles 3301 Solly Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-9494
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-9494
4.3
9-12
734
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