Academics
Our academic approach focuses on academic excellence and spiritual guidance.
Cornerstone's curriculum helps our students reach their highest academic potential. We also recognize that social and emotional learning needs play a large part in that success. Our highly-qualified educators bring academic rigor, professional expertise, and deep care to every classroom.
Cornerstone definitely prepared me for high school because we learn things that
high schoolers learn. In eighth grade, we’re experiencing what high school freshmen are learning in math and science.Jade b., Cornerstone class of 2025
Cornerstone graduates go on to attend some of the highest performing high schools in the city and region:
Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School
81st ranked public school in the nation
Central High School
6th ranked public high school in Pennsylvania
The Academy at Palumbo
6th ranked magnet high school in Pennsylvania
George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science
7th ranked magnet high school in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (PAFA)
62nd ranked high school in Pennsylvania
Ready to start your academic journey at Cornerstone?