Timothy Academy has been recognized by the State of Pennsylvania since 1956 as a private religious elementary school with all the privileges associated with that status.
Timothy Academy is a Christian school. The Biblical beliefs, philosophy and objectives are an integral part of the educational program.
Although the school does not require that parents of students be believers, it desires that careful examination be given to the Christian faith and that adherence be given to school policies.
Timothy Academy is accredited by ACSI and MSA. The school received accreditation status for the first time in 1994 from Middle States under the leadership of Mr. William Elliott and Mr. Richard Hamilton.
Dual accreditation was received in 2006 from both Middle States and ACSI under the leadership of Mr. William Elliott, Mrs. Melissa Sanchez, and Ms. Gwen Hinton-Freeman.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Timothy Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Timothy Academy has been recognized by the State of Pennsylvania since 1956 as a private religious elementary school with all the privileges associated with that status. Timothy Academy is a Christian school. The Biblical beliefs, philosophy and objectives are an integral part of the educational program. Although the school does not require that parents of students be believers, it desires that careful examination be given to the Christian faith and that adherence be given to school policies. Timothy Academy is accredited by ACSI and MSA. The school received accreditation status for the first time in 1994 from Middle States under the leadership of Mr. William Elliott and Mr. Richard Hamilton. Dual accreditation was received in 2006 from both Middle States and ACSI under the leadership of Mr. William Elliott, Mrs. Melissa Sanchez, and Ms. Gwen Hinton-Freeman.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Timothy Academy?
The application deadline for Timothy Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Timothy Academy located?
Timothy Academy is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 46 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.
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