Our Vision

We 'make it happen in Manayunk" by living, loving, learning and leaving a legacy.

Our Mission

To empower James Dobson School students to be responsible, cooperative and respectful.

Academic Programing

In addition to the School District of Philadelphia standardized curriculum for Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health Education, and Technology, Dobson is proud to be part of several additional programs during and after school that promote literacy, enrichment, and community involvement.  At Dobson, we are about offering all students a "Private School Education at a Public School Price!" To learn more about what makes us unique, click here.

Dobson Elementary School offers the benefits of:

• Accelerated Reader
• Raymond Foundation
• FamilyRead
• First Book Grant
• 100 Book Challenge 
• AYP Since 1999
• First in Math School
• School Safety Squad
• SWEBS - School-Wide Effective Behavior Support