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Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School

PHONE: (215) 400-3890 SCHOOL TYPE: Public District Neighborhood GRADES: Pre-K (3-4 years old)-8 ENROLLMENT: 489

Fast Facts

  • Principal

    Mrs. Aliya Catanch-Bradley

  • Phone Number

    (215) 400-3890

  • Website

  • Neighborhood

    Hunting Park

  • SEPTA Routes

    BSL (Allegheny), Bus (4, 23)

  • Preschool/Daycare

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  • Application Deadline

    2024-04-04

  • Tuition

  • Uniform

    No Data Reported

  • Extended Day

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Mission

Our mission at Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School is to educate and nurture lifelong learners, critical thinkers and problem solvers who are college and career ready and can be successful in a global society

Points Of Pride

Concerned Black Men mentoring program. Intramural Basketball and participation in Penn Relays. Upgraded technology. Partnerships with Zion, NCNW, Temple, Food Heroes, WOAR, and City Year. Greenhouse and school store.

Admissions Policy

Students must live within designated catchment boundaries; students may apply to a school(s) outside of their neighborhood and will be considered via lottery based on a available space.

Accreditations and Honors

Most Improved Student Attendance- 2010; Mary McLeod Bethune Award for excellence 2013-14 from the NCNW

Hours of Operation

Sun -
Mon8:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Tues8:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Wed8:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Thur8:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Fri8:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Sat -

Extended Programming Details

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