Philadelphia Family Spring Education Guide
Your guide to the BEST schools, preschools, enrichment programs, and experts in Philly and beyond!
Presented by Cupola Academy
Finding the right educational fit for your child in Philadelphia is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. Whether you’re exploring nature-based preschools, Montessori programs, Friends schools, or specialized enrichment opportunities, this guide connects you with the standout educators and programs families love across the Greater Philadelphia region.
Inside this Spring Education Guide, discover inspiring stories from local schools like Friends’ Central Lower School‘s all-school thematic learning, The Aspen Grove School‘s urban nature-based education, and Fishtown Montessori‘s neighborhood oasis. Learn how Cupola Academy replaces traditional grades with personalized growth, and how PHLpreK provides free early childhood education for Philadelphia 3- and 4-year-olds.
You’ll also find resources including the best playgrounds in Philadelphia, after-school programs with school pickup, cooking classes for teens, and top high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and preschools recommended by the Philly Family Community. Plus, explore our private school open house calendar and profiles of trusted Philadelphia Family Members that local families enthusiastically endorse.
You’ve Found Your Village: The Philly Family Community
This Spring Education Guide and Philadelphia Family are published by a team of local women to connect families raising their kids in Philly with resources, events, and each other.
Our High Five email newsletters arrive every Thursday with our latest stories and the best weekend events for families. Connect with @PhillyFamilyMag on Instagram and through our Philly Family Community Facebook group to find friends and trusted referrals.
The organizations below make this work possible. By partnering with local businesses and nonprofits through our Marketing Services and Membership programs, Family Focus Media fosters connections that help families thrive.
- Friends’ Central Lower School: All-school thematic learning at Friends’ Central Lower School brings students together and sparks creativity, collaboration, and joyful discovery.
- The Aspen Grove School: Their program brings urban, nature-based learning and Reggio-inspired education to the heart of Philadelphia.
- Cupola Academy: Discover partnership education and how learning without grades builds confident, self-motivated youth.
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Philadelphia Family Education Guide Stories
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Friends’ Central Lower School brings students together through all-school thematic learning that sparks creativity, collaboration, and joyful discovery.
The Aspen Grove School brings urban nature based learning and Reggio-inspired education to the heart of Philadelphia
Fishtown Montessori is a Philadelphia Montessori school serving children from 18 months through kindergarten in the heart of the Fishtown neighborhood
Funded by Philadelphia’s soda tax, PHLpreK offers free, high-quality early childhood education for 3- and 4-year-olds, plus affordable after care options
Find out more about the benefits of cooking instruction, and how your child can polish their skills with local classes, camps and programs
Discover the best after school programs in Philadelphia that offer school pickup for the 2025–2026 school year
Whether you're looking at preschools, elementary, middle, or high schools, the Philly Family Community can help you find the right fit for your child!
Philadelphia Family Education Guide School Directories
Philadelphia Family Spring Education Guide Supporting Members
Why Trust Philadelphia Family Members?
Our Moving to Philadelphia Guide Member directory features carefully vetted local businesses and nonprofit organizations serving Philadelphia families and aligned with Family Focus Media’s core values.
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