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Dr. Ethel D. Allen Promise Academy

PHONE: +1(215) 400-7040 SCHOOL TYPE: Public District Neighborhood GRADES: Pre-K (3-4 years old)-8 ENROLLMENT: 392

Fast Facts

  • Principal

    Mrs. Jacqueline Mack

  • Phone Number

    +1(215) 400-7040

  • Website

  • Neighborhood

    Strawberry Mansion

  • SEPTA Routes

    Bus (32, 54)

  • Preschool/Daycare

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  • Application Deadline

    2025-10-23

  • Tuition

    0

  • Uniform

    Yes

  • Extended Day

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Mission

Children come first and all children, when provided the opportunity to receive a high quality education in a safe and nurturing environment, will achieve at high levels. Parents are our partners. It takes the entire community to ensure the success of each child.

Our mission is to reinvigorate the academic program, provide students and teachers with additional, targeted resources, and extend the school day and year for more time to learn.

Points Of Pride

  • Book Trust program for K-3
  • Community Garden project by 5th Grade students of 2024-2025
  • Bright Futures
  • Scouting Program
  • Mama Gail - Peace Suites
  • Emily Rollins Peace Center (established 2024) 
  • Right At School After Care Program - Free of cost

Admissions Policy

Students must live within designated catchment boundaries; students may apply to a school(s) outside of their neighborhood and will be considered via lottery based on a available space.

Accreditations and Honors

Hours of Operation

Sun -
Mon8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tues8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Wed8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Thur8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Fri8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Sat -

Extended Programming Details

Entrance Instructions

Enter through the main entrance from parking lot by buzzing system.