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Philly Education Guide: Making School Choices Clear and Simple
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions parents face, and Philadelphia offers an incredible range of options. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Philly Education Guide makes the search simpler, smarter, and more inspiring. Explore stories from leading schools, gain expert insights, and find resources to guide your family. Plus, browse events and opportunities that connect you directly with the institutions shaping the region’s educational future.
Find Schools Near You
Explore schools by neighborhood and see what’s nearby. Each pin links directly to a school’s location and address.
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Take a closer look at the stories and programs that bring education to life in our community.
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Ursinus’ new APEX initiative links academics and career preparation.
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Through their partnership with Sanctuary Farm Phila, Malvern Preparatory School teaches the value of making a positive impact in the world around them.
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Ursinus’ new APEX initiative links academics and career preparation.
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Inquirer stories on local schools, leaders, and programs shaping the future of learning.
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At the Academy of Notre Dame, ND Cares weaves wellness into daily life—supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally with programs that foster confidence and connection.
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Gladwyne Montessori’s Infant–Grade 6 program blends interdisciplinary experiences with real-world application, helping students become problem-solvers, collaborators, and deep thinkers—ready for a world that values more than just answers.
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“Every day, our students remind us that learning differences are not roadblocks—they’re simply part of what makes each person unique. We celebrate those differences because they lead to creativity, resilience, and empathy,” said Head of School Dr. Gregory Martin.
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At Wynnewood’s Friends’ Central School, curiosity-led projects—presented at community-wide events—put students at the center of their educational journey, cultivating creativity, confidence, and connection.
Going forward, every 11th and 12th grade honors and AP course at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter’s high school will be a college-level course. The school will give associate’s degrees.
A quarter of Philadelphia third through eighth graders passed Pennsylvania math assessments. There has been steady improvement since the pandemic.
Neumann University has named its nursing college The Jacquelyn Wilson Fegley ’71 College of Nursing in recognition of the donation from Jackie and Bill Fegley.
Five residents of Inglis House, a home for people with severe physical disabilities, are starting classes at Community College of Philadelphia. It’s the largest group to start since the 1990s.
At 67, my brother is proof that it’s never too late to get a college degree.
Published by INQStudio | September 3rd, 2025