Your Neighborhood School in Tioga
Welcome to Grover Cleveland Elementary, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade in the Tioga community of North Philadelphia.
Grover Cleveland offers academic excellence in a joyful environment. From math and music to reading and field trips, students receive a rigorous and well-rounded education from highly-qualified and passionate teachers and leaders.
We live our five core school values of Respect, Responsibility, Hard Work, Teamwork, and Kindness.
Grover Cleveland students have the opportunity to attend Simon Gratz High, giving them the full K-12 experience at Mastery Schools.
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Our School
Academic instruction includes small-group sessions that allow teachers to create a personalized learning experience for each student as they explore the concepts of language arts, math, science, and social studies. Students also receive instruction in art, physical education, and music as part of our commitment to educating the whole child.
We believe in a holistic approach to education, which helps foster academic excellence, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for knowledge.
For more information about the academics at Mastery Schools, visit our Academic Program page.
Grover Cleveland Elementary students can enjoy:
- Free breakfast and lunch
- Enthusiastic greetings from teachers and staff
- Morning meetings that set the tone for the day
- Free play and structured recess
Aftercare
Grover Cleveland Elementary’s aftercare program, Bay way Cares, runs Monday through Friday from dismissal time until 6:00 PM. The program accepts CCIS.
For more information on the Bay Way Cares afterschool program, contact [email protected].
Grover Cleveland Elementary offers several athletic programs and extracurricular activities.
Clubs
- Book Club
- Communications Club
- Fitness Club
- Foreign Language Club
- Girls Mentoring Club
- Math Club
Athletic Programs
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
Grover Cleveland Elementary serves students in the Nicetown/Tioga area who live in the school’s attendance zone within the 19140 zip code. We give preference to students with siblings currently attending the school.
The school cannot enroll students living outside of its attendance zone, even if they reside within the listed 19140 zip code.
Grover Cleveland Elementary is still accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Please follow the steps below to apply online:
- Visit Apply Philly Charter
- Log in or create an account
- Fill out your family profile and add your student
- Click on the Apply for September 2025 button
- Select Mastery Charter School: Grover Cleveland Elementary as the school you would like to apply
- Submit your application
Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will reach out to answer your questions and help you apply.
Life at Cleveland
View GalleryOur Principal
Max Tartar
School Leadership
Erica Cruz, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Katherine Marchesiello, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Megan Mattocks, Assistant Principal of Operations
Ashley Reynolds, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Melissa Soley, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Darrien Peoples, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Scott Weischedel, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
School Leadership Contact List
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Staff Directory
Our staff is available to support you and your student throughout their school experience at Grover Cleveland Elementary. We are available to meet with families and answer questions. Please use the email addresses listed to contact staff.
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