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Welcome to Cornerstone
We are an independent K-8 school in Southwest Philadelphia, providing the highest standards for academic achievement and spiritual development
Beyond the Classroom
Teaching the Whole Child
We are a Responsive Classroom K-8 school with trauma-informed faculty who are focused on academic, spiritual, and emotional development
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Mission and Vision
About Cornerstone
The mission of Cornerstone Christian Academy is to educate children—including those from underserved families—in an environment that provides the highest standards for academic achievement and spiritual development.
It is our vision to be a model urban Christian school where students are grounded in faith, shaped with Christ-like character, and equipped with knowledge and skills to excel in high school, college, and throughout life.
News & Events
![Cornerstone Head of School selected to join Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders Instructional Leadership Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757604326/cornerstonephiladelphiacom/a0r0wbdg5hbpetoavrkn/PASL_Leadership_Academy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757604326/cornerstonephiladelphiacom/a0r0wbdg5hbpetoavrkn/PASL_Leadership_Academy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757604326/cornerstonephiladelphiacom/a0r0wbdg5hbpetoavrkn/PASL_Leadership_Academy.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757604326/cornerstonephiladelphiacom/a0r0wbdg5hbpetoavrkn/PASL_Leadership_Academy.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1757604326/cornerstonephiladelphiacom/a0r0wbdg5hbpetoavrkn/PASL_Leadership_Academy.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757604326/cornerstonephiladelphiacom/a0r0wbdg5hbpetoavrkn/PASL_Leadership_Academy.png","width":1716}])
Cornerstone's Head of School, Brandon McNeice joined Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders' Instructional Leadership Academy cohort for 2025-26.
![The School Principal's Prayer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755115444/cornerstonephiladelphiacom/kxmiwgge9tqhrtnvszmw/McNeice_Plough_8-13-25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755115444/cornerstonephiladelphiacom/kxmiwgge9tqhrtnvszmw/McNeice_Plough_8-13-25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755115444/cornerstonephiladelphiacom/kxmiwgge9tqhrtnvszmw/McNeice_Plough_8-13-25.jpg","width":600}])
Cornerstone Head of School and CEO, Brandon McNeice's featured article from Plough Magazine.
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Cornerstone by the Numbers
37
Years serving our students
Educating the students of Philadelphia since 1988.
143
Current enrollment
One classroom per grade from Kindergarten to 8th.
95%
Graduates attend College
95% of Cornerstone graduates go on to attend college or university.
15:1
Student-to-teacher ratio
Small classrooms by design—no more than 18 students per grade.
90%
Donor-funded operations
Over 400 donors provide scholarship and operational support.
100%
Affordability for every family
100% of Cornerstone families who demonstrate financial need receive Tuition Assistance
$1 Million
Annual Tuition Assistance
Cornerstone families pay only a fraction of tuition costs each year.
$240
Average monthly tuition payment
Cornerstone families pay only a fraction of tuition costs each year.