The Children’s Scholarship Fund of Philadelphia (CSFP)
Interested in applying to a private school near you? CSFP provides scholarships to private K-8 schools for families in need. Learn more here!
July 23, 2024
What to Do if You Are Placed on a School’s Waitlist
Placed on your school's waitlist? Here are some options for finding and applying to other great District, charter, and private schools in Philadelphia.
July 8, 2024
Apply Philly Charter Participating Schools
Find out which Philly charter schools are accepting applications for the upcoming school year and apply using one simple application on Apply Philly Charter!
June 26, 2024
Summer Slide: Strategies to Combat Learning Loss
The end of the school year is quickly approaching! Before you reach for that sunscreen, though, we’d like to take a moment and talk about
June 14, 2024
Applying to a Public Charter High School (for SY 2025-2026)
A charter high school may be the perfect option for you or your child. When considering what charter schools to attend, it is necessary to consider the type of charter that you have in mind. Learn more about the difference between traditional charter schools and renaissance charter schools here.
June 3, 2024
Summer 2024 Programs in Philadelphia
Summer should be fun, but it shouldn't be a time where students lose months of learning! This can be curbed by enrolling your child in summer programs. Check out this list of free and low-cost options!
May 30, 2024
Choosing a Philadelphia High School (for SY 2025-2026)
There are many things to consider when selecting a high school. GreatPhillySchools has this timeline to help Philadelphia families complete the process.
June 12, 2024
2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration
Learn about kindergarten registration requirements for the 2024-2025 SY!
July 8, 2024
Choosing an Elementary/Middle School
Is your child beginning or enrolling in elementary/middle school? Get a head start by learning about the process for choosing schools in Philadelphia!
June 3, 2024
Affording Private School in Philadelphia
While private schools are tuition-based, scholarship aid is often available. Learn more about affording the best private school education in Philadelphia!
June 3, 2024
Academic Data Explained
GreatPhillySchools (GPS) uses the most current data available in developing its school ratings. Find out what measures contribute to our ratings.
September 20, 2023
GreatPhillySchools Ratings Methodology (2021)
Curious about how we calculate our ratings? Check out our methodology.
November 10, 2022
