Thomas Elementary - Mastery Schools

Limited Seats Available for SY 2026-2027

Thomas Elementary is still accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Any student living in Philadelphia is eligible to apply for the lottery. Preference is given to students who reside within the 19148 zip code, followed by students within the 19145, 19146, and 19147 zip codes, and students with siblings currently attending the school. Students who do not reside within the listed zip codes can enroll if seats remain available.

How to Apply

Step 1: Visit the Apply Philly Charter website. 

Step 2: Select “Apply” and log in or create an account. 

Step 3: Complete the application and select Thomas Elementary. 

Questions? Complete and submit this form, and one of our Enrollment Coordinators will contact you within 48 hours to answer your questions and assist you with your application.

 

About Our School

Thomas Elementary serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade in South Philadelphia. Students at our school have the opportunity to advance to Thomas Campus after completing 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.

600

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.

Thomas Elementary is a top academic performer among Philadelphia schools, with PSSA proficiency results more than doubling the School District of Philadelphia’s average. To support student success, we offer a variety of free tutoring services for families, and provide robust English language programs for multilingual students. To support our families, we also offer weekly English language classes specifically designed for non-English speaking parents. 

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 meetings, community gatherings, and 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 aftercare programs through Mastermindz and SafeHaven, which run from dismissal time to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

  • Mastermindz: This provider accepts childcare subsidies. For more information, call Mrs. Freeman at 215-620-7970. 
  • SafeHaven: This provider is free. For more information, call Ms. Randall at 215-452-8666.

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

  • Anime Club
  • Brother’s Mentorship
  • Cultural Ambassadors
  • French Club
  • Games Club
  • Girls in Gear
  • Homework Support
  • Movie Club
  • Sports Club
  • Student Council
  • Yearbook 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. 

Uniforms can be purchased at the school or online here. For more information on purchasing uniforms, please contact the main office at 267-296-7000.

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.

Our Principal

Peter Langer

Peter Langer is the proud principal of Thomas Elementary. Throughout his long career in education, he has worked as a teacher, coach, and assistant principal. He also previously served as principal at Simon Gratz High School and Thomas Campus before being appointed to his current role.  Principal Langer holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, a teaching…
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Additional School Leadership

Jeannine Corsi, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Alicia Hutton, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Meghan Jacob, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services

Henry Jones, Assistant Principal of Operations

Tiara Raheem, Assistant Principal of School Culture

Life at Thomas Elementary

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