Pastorius-Richardson Elementary - Mastery Schools

Your Neighborhood School in Germantown

Welcome to Pastorius-Richardson Elementary, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade in the Germantown community of North Philadelphia.

Pastorius-Richardson 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.

Students who attend Pastorius-Richardson Elementary have the opportunity to automatically attend our Simon Gratz Campus for 9th – 12th grade, giving them a full K-12 Mastery experience.

APPLY NOW FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026

Pastorius-Richardson Elementary is 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 child as a student
  • Click on the Apply for September 2025 button
  • Select Mastery Charter School: Pastorius-Richardson Elementary as the school to which you would like to apply
  • Submit your application

Please note: If you are looking for a seat for your child for the current school year (2024-2025), you can still apply online today using Apply Philly Charter. Just click on the “Apply for Current Year” button to start your application once you’ve logged in.

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.

650

Students

K-8

Grades

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.

Pastorius-Richardson 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

Pastorius offers a variety of after school activities and clubs.

Some examples include:

  • Basketball
  • Book Club
  • Boys Club
  • Dance
  • Girls Club
  • Homework Support
  • Music
  • Science Club

Pastorius-Richardson Elementary serves students in the Germantown community who live in the school’s attendance zones within the zip codes of 19144 and 19138. 

The school cannot enroll students living outside of its attendance zone, even if they reside within the listed 19144 and 19138 zip codes.

Our Principal

Ashley Anderson

Ashley Anderson serves as the proud Principal of Pastorius-Richardson Mastery Charter School. Mrs. Anderson began her educational career at Mastery Charter Schools as a fifth grade teacher at Hardy Williams Academy Mastery Charter School in 2010. Mrs. Anderson spent six years teaching at Hardy Williams as a fifth, fourth and sixth grade teacher before accepting her first Assistant Principal role…
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School Leadership

Amanda Reh, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Brandon Cooper,  Assistant Principal of Instruction

Danielle Kuncio, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services

Kelsey Vint, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Patricia Morales, Assistant Principal/Director of Operations

Tamika Sproul, Assistant Principal of School Culture

 

School Leadership Contact List

Staff Directory

Our staff is available to support you and your child throughout their school experience. We are available to meet with families and answer questions via the email addresses listed here.

 

"I just love the communication between
the parents and the teachers and the school."

-Yonita Martin, Mastery Parent