CSFP’s central goal is to ensure that every K-8 student in Philadelphia receives a high-quality education. While each of our 160+ partner schools is unique, they all reflect a shared foundation of commitment to students, high quality education, and a focus on results.
In order to become approved to receive scholarship funding, all schools must meet the following criteria:
- Have a physical building and charge tuition
- Provide full day classroom instruction with approved curriculum
- Have a website
- Be registered with the Dept. of Education
- Full time classroom teachers must have a 4 year degree
- Enroll a minimum of 50 students in K-8th grade
- < 50 acceptable for Special Education & PreK-K schools only
- Administer a PA recognized annual standardized test and provide summaries to CSFP
- Be accredited by one of the following Nationally recognized accrediting bodies:
- Middle States Association (MSA)
- PA Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
- Association of Christian Teachers & Schools (ACTS)
- Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
- American Montessori Society (AMS)
- National Association of Private Catholic Schools (NAPCIS)
- National Association or Private Schools (NAPS)
Are you interested in learning more about becoming a CSFP partner? Please contact Jacquie Spencer, Director of Scholarships, for more information!