Mann Elementary - Mastery Schools

About Our School

Mann Elementary serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade in the Wynnefield neighborhood of Philadelphia. Students at our school have the opportunity to advance to Shoemaker Campus after 6th grade, offering them a comprehensive K-12 experience within Mastery Schools. Explore the information below to discover how we ignite students’ enthusiasm for learning while supporting their holistic development in a safe and secure school environment. 

559

Students

K-6

Grades

We offer a rigorous academic curriculum that includes subjects such as math, science, reading, music, art, and more. Our dedicated and highly qualified teachers and staff ensure that all students receive a well-rounded education in a fun and joyful environment. To learn more about Mastery’s academic approach and the range of student supports available, please visit our Academic Program page.

Every Mastery school has a dedicated school culture team that is responsible for ensuring a positive and safe school community. Our schools observe common rituals, such as morning circles, community meetings, and school events that celebrate the school community and the joy of learning. We also ensure that school rules and values are consistently supported and enforced. Our teachers adopt standard school-wide classroom behavior systems, ensuring that students are held to consistently high expectations. We intentionally create a community that strikes a balance between structure and student independence, allowing schools to feel both orderly and joyful. To learn more about school culture, visit our Student Life page.

We offer a beforecare and aftercare program through Mastermindz. Beforecare runs from 7:00 – 8:00 AM and aftercare runs from dismissal to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The programs require enrollment and a monthly fee. For more information, contact the main office at 215-581-5616.

We also offer enriching extracurricular and athletic programs to support student growth outside of the classroom. Offerings include: 

  • Academic Enrichment
  • Art Club
  • Aspiring Divas Club
  • Basketball Club
  • Book Club
  • Dance Club
  • Flag Football Club
  • Math Club
  • National Honor Society
  • School Musicals
  • Step Club
  • Student Leadership

Mastery’s student uniform consists of a Mastery logo collared shirt, solid-colored pants, Mastery logo sweaters/sweatshirts, closed-toe, flat-soled shoes, and head coverings for religious purposes. Hoodies and t-shirts, regardless of logo, are not permitted. 

Uniform shirts can be purchased at Triple Play Sports located at 827 S 9th Street in Philadelphia or at the school. For more information on prices and payment options, please contact the main office at 215-581-5616.

Being prepared for school each day is vital to student success. To ensure your student is ready from day one, please review the list of required school supplies.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Mann Elementary serves students in the West Philadelphia area who reside within the school’s attendance zone, which is located in the 19131 zip code. Preference is given to students with siblings currently attending the school. Students living outside of the attendance zone are not eligible to enroll, even if they reside within the listed 19131 zip code. Please review the attendance zone map below to determine your student’s eligibility for enrollment, or use our school finder to identify the Mastery schools to which your child is eligible to attend.

The Apply Philly Charter website will be inaccessible from January 21 through February 22 for school year 2026-2027 applicants. If you’d like to consult with one of our enrollment specialists about options for your student during this period and be reminded via email, call, or text when the website reopens so that you can complete an application, please complete the form linked below.

If you applied for the 2026-2027 school year by the January 20, 2026, priority deadline, lottery results will be made available via the Apply Philly Charter portal on February 6. Learn more about the lottery process and the actions you need to take to secure your spot for next year here

Please note: If you are seeking a seat for your child for the current school year (2025-2026), you can still apply online using Apply Philly Charter during the shutdown period (January 21 – February 22). To begin your application, simply log in and click the “Apply for Current Year” button. Applications submitted for the 2026-2027 school year through the current year application in Apply Philly Charter will not be processed, as applications must be submitted for the correct school year to be eligible.

Mann Elementary in the news

Mann Elementary celebrates campus expansion with beam signing ceremony

Mann Elementary celebrates campus expansion with beam signing ceremony

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Mann Elementary educator wins big on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ teachers week episode

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Our Principal

Janet Thompson

Janet Thompson is the proud principal of Mann Elementary.
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Additional School Leadership

Arnold Ford, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Curtis Segers, Assistant Principal of School Culture

Laura Skeele, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services

Jennifer Reiser, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Robert Miller, Assistant Principal/Director of Operations

Tahiana Lamb, Assistant Principal of Instruction

“My children joined Mann Elementary in kindergarten, and this set them up for academic success. At Mann, students are surrounded by teachers who pour into them while challenging them. I have witnessed my children’s confidence and academic success soar. Joining the Mann community has been the best decision I made, and now we have a forever family here.” – Lattia Parker, Parent

Who to Contact

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