The Crefeld School

The Crefeld School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
8836 Crefeld St,  Philadelphia, PA
4.1
3.5
100 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$46,600

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
17
Part Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
550
Verbal
620
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
84%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
73%
Black
13.5%
Two or more races
6.7%
Hispanic
4.5%
Native American
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%

School Rankings

#15 Best HS for the Arts in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 17 Students
Penn State 10 Students
Drexel University 9 Students
University of Pennsylvania 7 Students
Arcadia University 7 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 6 Students
Delaware Valley University 5 Students
Saint Joseph's University 4 Students
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania 4 Students
Thomas Jefferson University 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 6 Students
Political Science and Government 4 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 4 Students
Business 3 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 3 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 Students
Fashion and Apparel Design 3 Students
Counseling Psychology 3 Students
Architecture 2 Students
African American Studies 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 36 Reviews
1.0 Alum
12/4/2023
Please read about the comedian Annie Lederman's experience at this school before considering sending your child there.
5.0 Senior
5/5/2022
The Crefeld School is small and every teacher knows you and cares about you. They have really interesting classes like glass-blowing. The encourage students to care about each other and themselves.
4.0 Junior
9/8/2019
The Crefeld School is the only progressive education school in the Philadelphia area. Crefeld educates 100 students from a diverse array of neighborhoods. They currently have a 100% college admission rate and it is an absolute mission of theirs to make sure every student is ready and confident for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 24 Reviews
1.0 other
11/8/2019
Very poor. Staff attempts to involve themselves in the personal lives of students to an unhealthy degree, trying to regulate both in school and out of school interactions well beyond a reasonable and normal level. Admin decisions are poorly handled with clear bias. School is very ill prepared to hel...
5.0 parent
2/2/2017
My niece had a very difficult time in public schools. She never made friends or was able to "find herself". When she got to the Crefeld School, all of that changed. The teachers and the other students took the time and effort to get to know her and to support her in the things that were important to...
5.0 parent
10/28/2016
My child was motivated academically and personally at Crefeld. The academic program is dynamic and engaging. It is a diverse, but close community where kids feel safe to be intellectually adventurous. Students form close relationships with teachers who serve as mentors. School and homework is hands-...
5.0 other
5/22/2016
This is how education should be done. My daughter attended for four years and graduated to an excellent scholarship at a strong private college, all because of the caring, talented teachers and staff at CREFELD. The college guidance was superb - far exceeding what I saw my friends' children get at o...

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The Crefeld School is a private school for students in grades 7-12 located at 8836 Crefeld St in Philadelphia, PA. Annual tuition is $46,600. The school has a total enrollment of 100 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. The Crefeld School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average SAT score is 1160. The average home value in this area is $1,006,929. Discover additional schools in the area, like Philadelphia -Montgomery Christian Academy, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Crefeld School.

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