Pastorius-Richardson Elementary - Mastery Schools

About Our School

Pastorius-Richardson Elementary serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade in the Germantown neighborhood of North Philadelphia. Students at our school have the opportunity to advance to Simon Gratz High School after completing 8th 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. 

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Students

K-8

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

  • Boys and Girls Basketball
  • Book Club
  • Boys Club
  • Co-ed Cheerleading
  • Co-ed Cross Country
  • Dance
  • Co-ed Flag Football
  • Girls Club
  • Homework Support
  • Co-ed Outdoor Track + Field
  • Music
  • Science Club

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. 

For more information on purchasing uniforms, please contact the main office at 215-951-5689.

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

Now accepting applications for school year 2026-2027

Pastorius-Richardson Elementary serves students in the Germantown area who reside within the school’s attendance zone, which is located in the 19144 and 19138 zip codes. 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 19144 and 19138 zip codes. 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. 

  • Apply today: Interested families can apply online through the Apply Philly Charter website. Simply create an account and submit your application. 
  • Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Please complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will contact you to answer your questions and assist with your application.
  • Looking for a seat for the current school year (2025-2026)? You can still apply online today using the Apply Philly Charter website. Just look for the 2025-2026 enrollment portal link on the home page.

Please note: 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

If you are seeking a seat for your child for the current school year (2025-2026), you can apply online using Apply Philly Charter. 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.

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Our Principal

Ashley Anderson

Ashley Anderson is the proud principal of Pastorius-Richardson Elementary. After beginning her educational career as a teacher at Hardy Williams Elementary in 2010, she then moved on to serve as assistant principal of instruction at Pastorius before assuming her current role.  Principal Anderson’s educational philosophy is rooted in her unwavering belief that all students can learn when provided with a…
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Additional School Leadership

Amanda Reh, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Brandon Cooper,  Assistant Principal of Instruction

Daniel Offermann, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services

Mario Horne, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Patricia Morales, Assistant Principal of Operations

Tamika Sproul, Assistant Principal of School Culture

Joshua Mendez, Lead Case Manager

 

Who to Contact

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