The most important criteria for admission are the family’s understanding of our educational philosophy and the ability of the students to take responsibility for themselves. Students are admitted to PFS without regard to previous academic or behavioral record.
Enrollment at PFS occurs year round. Follow these steps to enroll:
- Learn as much as you can about our educational philosophy.
- Attend an Open House (RSVP here), children are welcome! We are currently offering individual virtual Q&A sessions (schedule here).
- Apply! Submit an online enrollment application or a paper copy, with a $50 fee. Read our Enrollment Procedures for all details and next steps!
- Interview with parent/guardian(s) and prospective student at PFS. Unlike a typical private school "interview," this is more of an informal discussion.
- Trial Week-- the prospective student spends a full week at PFS to be sure it's a good fit for them.
- Officially join PFS!
Tuition
We are committed to making the school accessible to those who wish to enroll, regardless of ability to pay.
Tuition for 2024-2025 is a sliding scale from $1,800-$17,000 for the year. Our school uses an independent third party called FACTS to help us determine where a family falls on the sliding scale. Beyond this, we have scholarships and programs that assist families for whom the lower end of the scale is burdensome. Average tuition is just over $5,500 per student.
If PFS is the right fit for you, we want to work with you!
% of students who pay in each range
Online Enrollment Application
PFS Online Enrollment Application
If you submit an application through our online form, please submit the $50 application fee through:
Zelle: office@phillyfreeschool.org
Venmo: @Philly-FreeSchool
via check to: 4950 Springfield Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143