6.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

421 schools · 269 Elementary · 21 Middle · 89 High · 42 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 300

Private: 121

Districts: 83

Avg Rating: 6.2/10

Estimated Scores: 25%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.2/10
Median household income: $66,502
Median home value: $271,768
Bachelor's degree or higher: 37%
Avg commute: 32 min
Owner-occupied homes: 54%

How Philadelphia compares

Pennsylvania rank

#243 of 408

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Pennsylvania avg (6.3)

Median household income

$67k

84% of Pennsylvania median

Schools in this city

395

About Schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia's public school system is one of the largest in the country, with 300 ranked public schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels across the city's many distinct neighborhoods. The system serves a wide range of students and families, and performance varies considerably from school to school — making research essential before committing to a neighborhood or enrollment decision.

The citywide average sits at 6.0 out of 10, which means roughly half the district's ranked schools fall below that midpoint. However, strong options do exist: 79 schools, representing 26% of all ranked public schools, score 7 or higher. That's a meaningful share of above-average performers for families willing to explore options across different parts of the city. At the top of the ratings, Dobson James School and Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy both earn an 8.9, the highest scores in Philadelphia's public system. Hackett Horatio B School (8.8), Penn Alexander School (8.7), and Fanny Jackson Coppin School (8.7) round out the top five, all at the elementary level. The concentration of high scorers among elementary schools signals that younger students may have stronger local options than older students in some parts of the city.

Philadelphia operates a mix of traditional neighborhood schools and schools that accept students from across the district, so a family's assigned school isn't always their only option. Enrollment policies and application timelines differ by school type, and waitlists at higher-rated schools can be competitive. Parents should verify current enrollment procedures directly with the School District of Philadelphia, as policies can shift year to year.

Practically speaking, families researching Philadelphia should use school ratings as a starting point, not a final answer. Visit schools, review test score trends, and factor in commute time and program fit alongside the ratings. With 26% of schools scoring 7 or above, good public options are reachable for many families — but they require active searching rather than relying on geography alone. Prioritize your search in areas where top-rated elementary schools cluster, and plan ahead for middle and high school transitions, where the ratings landscape broadens considerably.

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Elementary Schools

269 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Dobson James Sch 230 students · Kindergarten–8th	230	Kindergarten–8th	8.9
2	Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy 309 students · Kindergarten–8th	309	Kindergarten–8th	8.9
3	Hackett Horatio B Sch 442 students · Pre-K–5th	442	Pre-K–5th	8.8
4	Penn Alexander Sch 583 students · Kindergarten–8th	583	Kindergarten–8th	8.7
5	Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch 537 students · Pre-K–8th	537	Pre-K–8th	8.7
6	Henry Charles W Sch 496 students · Kindergarten–8th	496	Kindergarten–8th	8.7
7	Bache-Martin Sch 567 students · Pre-K–8th	567	Pre-K–8th	8.6
8	McCall Gen George A Sch 617 students · Kindergarten–8th	617	Kindergarten–8th	8.6
9	Meredith William M Sch 515 students · Kindergarten–8th	515	Kindergarten–8th	8.6
10	Powel Samuel Sch 306 students · Kindergarten–4th	306	Kindergarten–4th	8.6
11	Greenfield Albert M Sch 730 students · Kindergarten–8th	730	Kindergarten–8th	8.5
12	Adaire Alexander Sch 416 students · Pre-K–8th	416	Pre-K–8th	8.5
13	Cook-Wissahickon Sch 412 students · Pre-K–8th	412	Pre-K–8th	8.3
14	Stanton Edwin M Sch 293 students · Pre-K–8th	293	Pre-K–8th	8.2
15	John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences 385 students · Kindergarten–8th	385	Kindergarten–8th	8.2
16	Lingelbach Anna L Sch 331 students · Kindergarten–8th	331	Kindergarten–8th	8.2
17	Shawmont Sch 417 students · Pre-K–8th	417	Pre-K–8th	8.2
18	Fox Chase Sch 472 students · Kindergarten–5th	472	Kindergarten–5th	8.2
19	Key Francis Scott Sch 386 students · Kindergarten–6th	386	Kindergarten–6th	8.0
20	Nebinger George W Sch 404 students · Pre-K–8th	404	Pre-K–8th	8.0
21	Mifflin Thomas Sch 387 students · Pre-K–8th	387	Pre-K–8th	8.0
22	Lea Henry C Sch 484 students · Pre-K–8th	484	Pre-K–8th	8.0
23	Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS 494 students · Kindergarten–8th	494	Kindergarten–8th	7.9
24	Houston Henry E Sch 419 students · Kindergarten–8th	419	Kindergarten–8th	7.9
25	Girard Stephen Sch 278 students · Kindergarten–4th	278	Kindergarten–4th	7.9

Show 244 more elementary schools

26	Moffet John Sch 224 students · Kindergarten–5th	224	Kindergarten–5th	7.8
27	Taggart John H Sch 524 students · Pre-K–8th	524	Pre-K–8th	7.7
28	Morris Robert Sch 200 students · Pre-K–8th	200	Pre-K–8th	7.7
29	Kelly John B Sch 352 students · Kindergarten–5th	352	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
30	Sheppard Isaac Sch 133 students · Kindergarten–4th	133	Kindergarten–4th	7.6
31	Jenks Abram Sch 255 students · Kindergarten–5th	255	Kindergarten–5th	7.5
32	Logan James Sch 243 students · Pre-K–5th	243	Pre-K–5th	7.5
33	Decatur Stephen Sch 965 students · Kindergarten–8th	965	Kindergarten–8th	7.5
34	Howe Julia Ward Sch 210 students · Kindergarten–5th	210	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
35	John Hancock Demonstration Sch 762 students · Kindergarten–8th	762	Kindergarten–8th	7.4
36	Vare-Washington El Sch 329 students · Pre-K–8th	329	Pre-K–8th	7.4
37	Dunbar Paul L Sch 229 students · Pre-K–8th	229	Pre-K–8th	7.3
38	Catharine Joseph Sch 421 students · Pre-K–5th	421	Pre-K–5th	7.2
39	Franklin S Edmonds Sch 413 students · Pre-K–8th	413	Pre-K–8th	7.2
40	Emlen Eleanor C Sch 326 students · Pre-K–5th	326	Pre-K–5th	7.2
41	McCloskey John F Sch 247 students · Pre-K–8th	247	Pre-K–8th	7.2
42	Marshall John Sch 236 students · Kindergarten–5th	236	Kindergarten–5th	7.2
43	Locke Alain Sch 261 students · Kindergarten–8th	261	Kindergarten–8th	7.2
44	Universal Creighton CS 673 students · Kindergarten–8th	673	Kindergarten–8th	7.1
45	Penrose Sch 377 students · Kindergarten–8th	377	Kindergarten–8th	7.1
46	Childs George W Sch 443 students · Pre-K–8th	443	Pre-K–8th	7.1
47	Samuel Pennypacker Sch 324 students · Pre-K–8th	324	Pre-K–8th	7.1
48	Bryant William C Sch 366 students · Pre-K–8th	366	Pre-K–8th	7.0
49	Gideon Edward Sch 209 students · Pre-K–8th	209	Pre-K–8th	7.0
50	Hunter William H Sch 407 students · Pre-K–8th	407	Pre-K–8th	7.0
51	Pennell Joseph Sch 308 students · Pre-K–5th	308	Pre-K–5th	7.0
52	Steel Edward Sch 336 students · Pre-K–8th	336	Pre-K–8th	7.0
53	Greenberg Joseph Sch 860 students · Kindergarten–8th	860	Kindergarten–8th	7.0
54	Stearne Allen M Sch 386 students · Kindergarten–8th	386	Kindergarten–8th	7.0
55	Duckrey Tanner Sch 422 students · Kindergarten–8th	422	Kindergarten–8th	7.0
56	Webster Sch 504 students · Pre-K–5th	504	Pre-K–5th	7.0
57	Bethune Mary McLeod Sch 451 students · Pre-K–8th	451	Pre-K–8th	7.0
58	Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS 569 students · Kindergarten–8th	569	Kindergarten–8th	6.9
59	Green Woods CS 702 students · Kindergarten–8th	702	Kindergarten–8th	6.9
60	KIPP West Philadelphia CS 849 students · Kindergarten–8th	849	Kindergarten–8th	6.9
61	Mastery CS John Wister Elementary 497 students · Kindergarten–5th	497	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
62	Marshall Thurgood 628 students · Pre-K–8th	628	Pre-K–8th	6.9
63	McDaniel Delaplaine Sch 232 students · Kindergarten–8th	232	Kindergarten–8th	6.9
64	Ziegler William H Sch 513 students · Kindergarten–8th	513	Kindergarten–8th	6.9
65	Farrell Louis H Sch 1,150 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,150	Kindergarten–8th	6.9
66	Dick William Sch 308 students · Kindergarten–8th	308	Kindergarten–8th	6.9
67	Allen Dr Ethel Sch 329 students · Pre-K–8th	329	Pre-K–8th	6.9
68	Morton Thomas G Sch 353 students · Kindergarten–5th	353	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
69	Kelley William D Sch 227 students · Pre-K–8th	227	Pre-K–8th	6.8
70	Fell D Newlin Sch 534 students · Kindergarten–8th	534	Kindergarten–8th	6.8
71	Kearny Gen Philip Sch 166 students · Kindergarten–8th	166	Kindergarten–8th	6.8
72	Ellwood Sch 295 students · Pre-K–5th	295	Pre-K–5th	6.8
73	Harrington Avery D Sch 289 students · Kindergarten–8th	289	Kindergarten–8th	6.8
74	Christopher Columbus CS 835 students · Kindergarten–8th	835	Kindergarten–8th	6.7
75	Sullivan James J Sch 380 students · Kindergarten–5th	380	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
76	Moore J Hampton Sch 1,138 students · Kindergarten–5th	1,138	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
77	Lamberton Robert E Sch 324 students · Pre-K–8th	324	Pre-K–8th	6.6
78	Brown Henry A Sch 306 students · Pre-K–8th	306	Pre-K–8th	6.6
79	Comegys Benjamin B Sch 267 students · Kindergarten–8th	267	Kindergarten–8th	6.6
80	Mastery CS-Harrity Campus 782 students · Kindergarten–8th	782	Kindergarten–8th	6.5
81	Overbrook Elementary School 215 students · Pre-K–8th	215	Pre-K–8th	6.5
82	Morrison Andrew J Sch 522 students · Kindergarten–8th	522	Kindergarten–8th	6.5
83	Loesche William H Sch 1,166 students · Pre-K–5th	1,166	Pre-K–5th	6.5
84	Sharswood George Sch 353 students · Pre-K–8th	353	Pre-K–8th	6.4
85	Blankenburg Rudolph Sch 257 students · Pre-K–8th	257	Pre-K–8th	6.4
86	Pollock Robert B Sch 744 students · Kindergarten–8th	744	Kindergarten–8th	6.4
87	Prince Hall Sch 375 students · Pre-K–5th	375	Pre-K–5th	6.4
88	Roosevelt Theodore MS 436 students · Kindergarten–8th	436	Kindergarten–8th	6.4
89	Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch 847 students · Pre-K–8th	847	Pre-K–8th	6.3
90	Anderson Add B Sch 384 students · Pre-K–8th	384	Pre-K–8th	6.3
91	DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS 608 students · Kindergarten–8th	608	Kindergarten–8th	6.3
92	Franklin Benjamin Sch 588 students · Kindergarten–8th	588	Kindergarten–8th	6.3
93	Cayuga School 335 students · Kindergarten–5th	335	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
94	Bregy F Amedee Sch 251 students · Pre-K–8th	251	Pre-K–8th	6.2
95	Waring Laura W Sch 210 students · Pre-K–8th	210	Pre-K–8th	6.2
96	Samuel Gompers Sch 238 students · Kindergarten–8th	238	Kindergarten–8th	6.2
97	Barton Clara Sch 501 students · Kindergarten–2nd	501	Kindergarten–2nd	6.2
98	Bridesburg Sch 547 students · Kindergarten–8th	547	Kindergarten–8th	6.2
99	Cooke Jay MS 397 students · Kindergarten–8th	397	Kindergarten–8th	6.2
100	Potter-Thomas Sch 361 students · Kindergarten–8th	361	Kindergarten–8th	6.2
101	McClure Alexander K Sch 445 students · Pre-K–5th	445	Pre-K–5th	6.2
102	Barry Comm John Sch 512 students · Pre-K–8th	512	Pre-K–8th	6.2
103	Rhodes E Washington Sch 392 students · Kindergarten–8th	392	Kindergarten–8th	6.2
104	Independence CS 794 students · Kindergarten–8th	794	Kindergarten–8th	6.1
105	Southwark Sch 966 students · Pre-K–8th	966	Pre-K–8th	6.1
106	Peirce Thomas M Sch 189 students · Pre-K–5th	189	Pre-K–5th	6.1
107	Richmond Sch 338 students · Kindergarten–5th	338	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
108	Welsh John Sch 253 students · Kindergarten–8th	253	Kindergarten–8th	6.1
109	Lawton Henry W Sch 567 students · Pre-K–5th	567	Pre-K–5th	6.1
110	Mitchell El Sch 295 students · Pre-K–8th	295	Pre-K–8th	6.1
111	Frank Anne Sch 1,483 students · Pre-K–5th	1,483	Pre-K–5th	6.1
112	Hamilton Andrew Sch 354 students · Kindergarten–8th	354	Kindergarten–8th	6.1
113	Heston Edward Sch 315 students · Pre-K–8th	315	Pre-K–8th	6.1
114	Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary 755 students · Kindergarten–8th	755	Kindergarten–8th	6.0
115	Rhoads James Sch 410 students · Kindergarten–8th	410	Kindergarten–8th	6.0
116	Meade Gen George C Sch 279 students · Pre-K–8th	279	Pre-K–8th	6.0
117	Feltonville Intermediate School 500 students · 3rd–5th	500	3rd–5th	6.0
118	Juniata Park Academy 865 students · Kindergarten–8th	865	Kindergarten–8th	6.0
119	Carnell Laura H Sch 637 students · Kindergarten–5th	637	Kindergarten–5th	5.9
120	Cramp William Sch 378 students · Pre-K–5th	378	Pre-K–5th	5.9
121	Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary 451 students · Kindergarten–6th	451	Kindergarten–6th	5.8
122	Ludlow James R Sch 202 students · Pre-K–8th	202	Pre-K–8th	5.8
123	Olney El Sch 693 students · Kindergarten–8th	693	Kindergarten–8th	5.8
124	Taylor Bayard Sch 386 students · Kindergarten–5th	386	Kindergarten–5th	5.8
125	Disston Hamilton Sch 735 students · Kindergarten–8th	735	Kindergarten–8th	5.8
126	Forrest Edwin Sch 819 students · Pre-K–5th	819	Pre-K–5th	5.8
127	Kenderton El Sch 283 students · Kindergarten–8th	283	Kindergarten–8th	5.8
128	Elkin Lewis Sch 533 students · Kindergarten–4th	533	Kindergarten–4th	5.7
129	Lindley Academy CS at Birney 726 students · Kindergarten–8th	726	Kindergarten–8th	5.6
130	Kirkbride Eliza B Sch 504 students · Pre-K–8th	504	Pre-K–8th	5.6
131	Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch 217 students · Kindergarten–8th	217	Kindergarten–8th	5.6
132	Day Anna B Sch 354 students · Pre-K–8th	354	Pre-K–8th	5.6
133	Mayfair Sch 1,688 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,688	Kindergarten–8th	5.6
134	Wissahickon CS 930 students · Kindergarten–8th	930	Kindergarten–8th	5.5
135	Hopkinson Francis Sch 606 students · Kindergarten–8th	606	Kindergarten–8th	5.5
136	Spruance Gilbert Sch 1,255 students · Pre-K–8th	1,255	Pre-K–8th	5.5
137	Overbrook Edu Ctr 260 students · Kindergarten–8th	260	Kindergarten–8th	5.5
138	West Phila. Achievement CES 655 students · Kindergarten–5th	655	Kindergarten–5th	5.4
139	Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey 598 students · Kindergarten–8th	598	Kindergarten–8th	5.4
140	Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary 648 students · Kindergarten–8th	648	Kindergarten–8th	5.3
141	Deep Roots CS 296 students · Kindergarten–7th	296	Kindergarten–7th	5.3
142	Munoz-Marin Luis 544 students · Pre-K–8th	544	Pre-K–8th	5.3
143	Lowell James R Sch 522 students · Pre-K–4th	522	Pre-K–4th	5.3
144	Rhawnhurst Sch 646 students · Pre-K–5th	646	Pre-K–5th	5.3
145	Ad Prima CS 578 students · Kindergarten–8th	578	Kindergarten–8th	5.2
146	Longstreth William C Sch 262 students · Pre-K–8th	262	Pre-K–8th	5.2
147	Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS 486 students · Kindergarten–8th	486	Kindergarten–8th	5.1
148	Patterson John M Sch 399 students · Pre-K–4th	399	Pre-K–4th	5.1
149	Washington Martha Sch 222 students · Kindergarten–8th	222	Kindergarten–8th	5.1
150	Allen Ethan Sch 912 students · Kindergarten–8th	912	Kindergarten–8th	5.1
151	Comly Watson Sch 587 students · Kindergarten–5th	587	Kindergarten–5th	5.1
152	Holme Thomas Sch 792 students · Pre-K–8th	792	Pre-K–8th	5.1
153	West Oak Lane CS 969 students · Kindergarten–8th	969	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
154	The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds 908 students · Kindergarten–8th	908	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
155	Rowen William Sch 309 students · Kindergarten–5th	309	Kindergarten–5th	5.0
156	Fitler Academics Plus 177 students · Kindergarten–8th	177	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
157	Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS 489 students · Kindergarten–5th	489	Kindergarten–5th	4.9
158	KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS 302 students · Kindergarten–2nd	302	Kindergarten–2nd	4.9
159	KIPP Philadelphia CS 864 students · Kindergarten–8th	864	Kindergarten–8th	4.8
160	Pan American Academy CS 751 students · Kindergarten–8th	751	Kindergarten–8th	4.8
161	Brown Joseph Sch 445 students · Kindergarten–8th	445	Kindergarten–8th	4.8
162	Willard Frances E Sch 407 students · Kindergarten–4th	407	Kindergarten–4th	4.8
163	Mastery Prep Elementary CS 600 students · Kindergarten–6th	600	Kindergarten–6th	4.7
164	McMichael Morton Sch 280 students · Pre-K–8th	280	Pre-K–8th	4.7
165	Spring Garden Sch 254 students · Kindergarten–8th	254	Kindergarten–8th	4.7
166	Antonia Pantoja Community CS 710 students · Kindergarten–8th	710	Kindergarten–8th	4.6
167	Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch 1,278 students · Kindergarten–5th	1,278	Kindergarten–5th	4.6
168	Inquiry CS 268 students · Pre-K–5th	268	Pre-K–5th	4.5
169	Universal Alcorn CS 422 students · Kindergarten–8th	422	Kindergarten–8th	4.4
170	KIPP North Philadelphia CS 670 students · Kindergarten–8th	670	Kindergarten–8th	4.4
171	Crossan Kennedy C Sch 318 students · Kindergarten–5th	318	Kindergarten–5th	4.4
172	Finletter Thomas K Sch 632 students · Pre-K–8th	632	Pre-K–8th	4.3
173	Discovery CS 621 students · Kindergarten–8th	621	Kindergarten–8th	4.2
174	Southwest Leadership Academy CS 588 students · Kindergarten–8th	588	Kindergarten–8th	4.2
175	Frederick Douglass Mastery CS 556 students · Kindergarten–8th	556	Kindergarten–8th	4.2
176	Sheridan Sch 461 students · Kindergarten–5th	461	Kindergarten–5th	4.2
177	Russell Byers CS 668 students · Pre-K–8th	668	Pre-K–8th	4.1
178	McKinley William Sch 323 students · Pre-K–8th	323	Pre-K–8th	4.0
179	Global Leadership Academy CS 668 students · Kindergarten–8th	668	Kindergarten–8th	3.9
180	Philadelphia Montessori CS 262 students · Pre-K–6th	262	Pre-K–6th	3.9
181	Keystone Academy CS 663 students · Kindergarten–8th	663	Kindergarten–8th	3.9
182	Blaine James G Sch 321 students · Pre-K–8th	321	Pre-K–8th	3.9
183	Wright Richard R Sch 259 students · Pre-K–5th	259	Pre-K–5th	3.9
184	People for People CS 576 students · Kindergarten–8th	576	Kindergarten–8th	3.8
185	Hartranft John F Sch 294 students · Kindergarten–8th	294	Kindergarten–8th	3.8
186	Mastery CS-Smedley Campus 776 students · Kindergarten–6th	776	Kindergarten–6th	3.6
187	Northeast Community Propel Academy 1,762 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,762	Kindergarten–8th	3.6
188	Independence CS West 831 students · Kindergarten–8th	831	Kindergarten–8th	3.5
189	Laboratory CS 406 students · Kindergarten–8th	406	Kindergarten–8th	3.4
190	Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School 957 students · Kindergarten–8th	957	Kindergarten–8th	3.2
191	Northwood Academy CS 705 students · Kindergarten–8th	705	Kindergarten–8th	2.5
192	Alliance for Progress CS 634 students · Kindergarten–8th	634	Kindergarten–8th	2.1
Private Schools 77 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	JUBILEE SCHOOL Private 53 students · Kindergarten–6th	53	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
2	THE ISLAMIC EDUCATION SCHOOL -TIES Private 63 students · Kindergarten–8th	63	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
3	FRANKFORD FRIENDS SCHOOL Private 163 students · Pre-K–8th	163	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	ST PETERS SCHOOL Private 139 students · Pre-K–8th	139	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	HOLMESBURG CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 119 students · Pre-K–8th	119	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	LOGAN HOPE SCHOOL Private 91 students · Kindergarten–8th	91	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
7	ROXBOROUGH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 53 students · Pre-K–6th	53	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
8	OUR MOTHER OF CONSOLATION PARISH SCHOOL Private 177 students · Pre-K–8th	177	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
9	THE PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL Private 371 students · Pre-K–8th	371	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	NORWOOD-FONTBONNE ACADEMY Private 287 students · Pre-K–8th	287	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
11	NORWOOD-FONTBONNE ACADEMY Private 287 students · Pre-K–8th	287	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	ST LUCY DAY SCHOOL FOR CHLDRN W VISUAL IMPAIRMENT Private 30 students · Kindergarten–8th	30	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
13	GREENE STREET FRIENDS SCHOOL Private 316 students · Pre-K–8th	316	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
14	OLNEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 131 students · Kindergarten–8th	131	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
15	ST MARTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 167 students · Pre-K–8th	167	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
16	ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL Private 162 students · Pre-K–8th	162	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	CITY SCHOOL AT FAIRMOUNT Private 113 students · Kindergarten–5th	113	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
18	B.C.A. AND CHILDCARE CENTER INC. Private 45 students · Pre-K–8th	45	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
19	ST DOMINIC SCHOOL Private 271 students · Pre-K–8th	271	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
20	SMART CENTER ACADEMY Private 60 students · Pre-K–3rd	60	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
21	NORTHEAST CENTRAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 63 students · Kindergarten–5th	63	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
22	BLESSED TRINITY REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 387 students · Pre-K–8th	387	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
23	ST MARTIN OF TOURS SCHOOL Private 478 students · Pre-K–8th	478	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
24	ST BARNABAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL IMS Private 287 students · Kindergarten–8th	287	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
25	QUBA INSTITUTE OF ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES Private 59 students · Kindergarten–8th	59	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
26	ST JEROME SCHOOL Private 266 students · Pre-K–8th	266	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
27	BEULAH BAPTIST CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Private 65 students · Kindergarten–8th	65	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
28	CHRIST THE KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 161 students · Pre-K–8th	161	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
29	RESURRECTION REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 345 students · Kindergarten–8th	345	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
30	ST BARNABAS IMS SCHOOL Private 333 students · Kindergarten–8th	333	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
31	ST MARY INTERPAROCHIAL SCHOOL Private 250 students · Kindergarten–8th	250	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
32	ST PETER THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Private 159 students · Pre-K–8th	159	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
33	PRODIGY LEARNING CENTER Private 70 students · Pre-K–6th	70	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
34	PROJECT LEARN SCHOOL Private 37 students · Kindergarten–8th	37	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
35	THE DEPAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 266 students · Pre-K–8th	266	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
36	COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL Private 92 students · Pre-K–5th	92	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
37	ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL Private 299 students · Pre-K–8th	299	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
38	ST ANSELM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 212 students · Pre-K–8th	212	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
39	ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Private 479 students · Pre-K–8th	479	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
40	POLITZ HEBREW ACADEMY Private 382 students · Kindergarten–8th	382	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
41	RED LION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 130 students · Pre-K–5th	130	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
42	VISITATION SCHOOL Private 355 students · Pre-K–8th	355	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
43	HUNTING PARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 164 students · Kindergarten–8th	164	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
44	THANKFUL LEARNING CENTER, INC. Private 39 students · Pre-K–6th	39	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
45	GESU SCHOOL Private 398 students · Pre-K–8th	398	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
46	OUR LADY OF PORT RICHMOND REGIONAL SCHOOL Private 282 students · Kindergarten–8th	282	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
47	IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Private 333 students · Pre-K–8th	333	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
48	HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 182 students · Kindergarten–8th	182	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
49	MATERNITY BVM SCHOOL Private 433 students · Pre-K–8th	433	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
50	SHEPHERD'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 30 students · Pre-K–5th	30	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
51	MOTHER OF DIVINE GRACE INTERPAROCHIAL Private 143 students · Pre-K–8th	143	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
52	EXCELSIOR SCHOOL PHILADELPHIA Private 116 students · Kindergarten–5th	116	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
53	ST CECILIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 542 students · Pre-K–8th	542	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
54	ST RAYMOND OF PENAFORT SCHOOL Private 219 students · Pre-K–8th	219	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
55	ST ATHANASIUS SCHOOL Private 211 students · Pre-K–8th	211	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
56	ST GEORGE INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 169 students · Pre-K–8th	169	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
57	OUR LADY OF CALVARY SCHOOL Private 690 students · Pre-K–8th	690	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
58	ALPHA HOUSE NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN Private 34 students · Kindergarten–TK	34	Kindergarten–TK	Not Rated
59	NEW LIFE ALTERNATIVES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 24 students · Kindergarten–7th	24	Kindergarten–7th	Not Rated
60	ADELAIDE EDUCATIONAL CENTER Private 22 students · Pre-K–4th	22	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
61	CLEMENTINE MONTESSORI Private 7 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	7	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
62	JESUS IS THE WAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 8 students · Kindergarten–7th	8	Kindergarten–7th	Not Rated
63	CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY Private 9 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	9	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
64	LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 8 students · Kindergarten–7th	8	Kindergarten–7th	Not Rated
65	ANN KIDS Private 20 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	20	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
66	SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Private 13 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	13	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
67	SHINING STAR LEARNING CENTER Private 19 students · Pre-K–4th	19	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
68	GREENE TOWNE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 20 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	20	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
69	MT AIRY CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Private 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	8	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
70	SHAARE SHAMAYIM PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Private 8 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	8	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
71	SMALL WORLD DISCOVERY CENTER Private 6 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	6	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
72	THE GAN Private 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	10	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
73	KIDS WORLD CHRISTIAN EDU CENTER Private 8 students · Pre-K–4th	8	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
74	PEE WEE PREP Private 12 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	12	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
75	OUR HOUSE MONTESSORI Private 4 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	4	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
76	ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 15 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	15	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
77	OVERBROOK PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Private 13 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	13	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

21 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	AMY NW 134 students · 6th–8th	134	6th–8th	7.2
2	Science Leadership Academy MS 352 students · 5th–8th	352	5th–8th	6.7
3	Richard Allen Preparatory CS 368 students · 5th–9th	368	5th–9th	6.6
4	Clemente Roberto MS 203 students · 6th–8th	203	6th–8th	6.1
5	Middle Years Alternative 155 students · 5th–8th	155	5th–8th	5.9
6	Baldi C C A MS 1,515 students · 6th–8th	1,515	6th–8th	5.8
7	Tilden William T MS 278 students · 5th–8th	278	5th–8th	5.8
8	Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences 554 students · 6th–8th	554	6th–8th	5.6
9	Wagner Gen Louis MS 301 students · 6th–8th	301	6th–8th	5.6
10	AMY at Martin 208 students · 6th–8th	208	6th–8th	5.6
11	Castor Gardens MS 1,269 students · 6th–8th	1,269	6th–8th	5.5
12	Young Scholars CS 251 students · 5th–8th	251	5th–8th	5.4
13	Harding Warren G MS 602 students · 6th–8th	602	6th–8th	5.4
14	Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones 544 students · 5th–8th	544	5th–8th	5.0
15	Washington Grover Jr Sch 428 students · 5th–8th	428	5th–8th	5.0
16	Conwell Russell MS 127 students · 5th–8th	127	5th–8th	4.9
17	Universal Vare CS 150 students · 5th–8th	150	5th–8th	3.8
18	John B Stetson MS 554 students · 5th–8th	554	5th–8th	1.8
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ST JAMES SCHOOL Private 84 students · 4th–8th	84	4th–8th	Not Rated
2	HOPE PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION Private 37 students · 5th–8th	37	5th–8th	Not Rated
3	NAZARETH ACADEMY GRADE SCHOOL Private 195 students · 1st–8th	195	1st–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

89 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hill Freedman World Academy 572 students · 6th–12th	572	6th–12th	8.6
2	Bodine William W HS 464 students · 9th–12th	464	9th–12th	8.4
3	The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber 557 students · 5th–12th	557	5th–12th	8.1
4	Lankenau HS 260 students · 9th–12th	260	9th–12th	8.0
5	Science Leadership Academy 500 students · 9th–12th	500	9th–12th	7.9
6	Motivation HS 237 students · 9th–12th	237	9th–12th	7.7
7	Academy at Palumbo 1,188 students · 9th–12th	1,188	9th–12th	7.6
8	TECH Freire CS 489 students · 9th–12th	489	9th–12th	7.5
9	Central HS 2,287 students · 9th–12th	2,287	9th–12th	7.5
10	Philadelphia Learning Academy - West 60 students · 9th–12th	60	9th–12th	7.4
11	National Constitution Center HS 398 students · 9th–12th	398	9th–12th	7.3
12	Franklin LC 763 students · 9th–12th	763	9th–12th	7.3
13	Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-Technical High School 436 students · 9th–12th	436	9th–12th	7.1
14	Overbrook HS 391 students · 9th–12th	391	9th–12th	7.1
15	The U School: Innovative Lab 203 students · 9th–12th	203	9th–12th	7.1
16	Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus 634 students · 7th–12th	634	7th–12th	7.0
17	Sayre William L MS 424 students · 9th–12th	424	9th–12th	7.0
18	Northeast HS 3,264 students · 9th–12th	3,264	9th–12th	7.0
19	Creative and Performing Arts 654 students · 9th–12th	654	9th–12th	7.0
20	Kensington HS 460 students · 9th–12th	460	9th–12th	7.0
21	Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School 588 students · 9th–12th	588	9th–12th	6.9
22	Parkway West 167 students · 9th–12th	167	9th–12th	6.8
23	Kensington Creative & Performing Arts HS 499 students · 9th–12th	499	9th–12th	6.8
24	Washington George HS 1,886 students · 9th–12th	1,886	9th–12th	6.8
25	Swenson Arts and Technology High School 842 students · 9th–12th	842	9th–12th	6.7

Show 64 more high schools

26	HS of Engineering & Science 843 students · 7th–12th	843	7th–12th	6.7
27	The Workshop School 189 students · 9th–12th	189	9th–12th	6.7
28	Saul W B Agricultural School 414 students · 9th–12th	414	9th–12th	6.6
29	The Linc 226 students · 9th–12th	226	9th–12th	6.6
30	Masterman Julia R Sec Sch 1,199 students · 5th–12th	1,199	5th–12th	6.5
31	Girls HS 722 students · 9th–12th	722	9th–12th	6.5
32	Bartram John - Main 526 students · 9th–12th	526	9th–12th	6.5
33	Gamp 577 students · 5th–12th	577	5th–12th	6.4
34	Vaux HS: A Big Picture School 302 students · 9th–12th	302	9th–12th	6.4
35	Kensington Health Sciences 449 students · 9th–12th	449	9th–12th	6.3
36	Strawberry Mansion HS 245 students · 9th–12th	245	9th–12th	6.3
37	Philadelphia Learning Academy - North 85 students · 9th–12th	85	9th–12th	6.3
38	School of the Future 560 students · 9th–12th	560	9th–12th	6.2
39	Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School 769 students · 9th–12th	769	9th–12th	6.1
40	Roxborough HS 625 students · 9th–12th	625	9th–12th	6.1
41	KIPP DuBois CS 523 students · 9th–12th	523	9th–12th	5.9
42	Parkway Center City Middle College 426 students · 9th–12th	426	9th–12th	5.9
43	South Philadelphia HS 656 students · 9th–12th	656	9th–12th	5.8
44	Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush 583 students · 9th–12th	583	9th–12th	5.8
45	Building 21 382 students · 9th–12th	382	9th–12th	5.8
46	Edison HS/Fareira Skills 887 students · 9th–12th	887	9th–12th	5.7
47	YouthBuild Phila CS 256 students · 12th–12th	256	12th–12th	5.6
48	Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers 559 students · 9th–12th	559	9th–12th	5.6
49	Mastery CS - Shoemaker Campus 742 students · 7th–12th	742	7th–12th	5.6
50	Furness Horace HS 822 students · 9th–12th	822	9th–12th	5.6
51	West Philadelphia HS 593 students · 9th–12th	593	9th–12th	5.6
52	Universal Audenried CS 582 students · 9th–12th	582	9th–12th	5.5
53	Robeson HS for Human Services 289 students · 9th–12th	289	9th–12th	5.5
54	Mastery CS-Pickett Campus 905 students · 6th–12th	905	6th–12th	5.3
55	King Martin Luther HS 527 students · 9th–12th	527	9th–12th	5.3
56	Penn Treaty Sch 426 students · 6th–12th	426	6th–12th	5.3
57	Parkway Northwest 218 students · 9th–12th	218	9th–12th	5.2
58	Multicultural Academy CS 244 students · 9th–12th	244	9th–12th	5.1
59	Frankford HS 857 students · 9th–12th	857	9th–12th	5.1
60	Lincoln HS 2,201 students · 9th–12th	2,201	9th–12th	4.9
61	Franklin Benjamin HS 543 students · 9th–12th	543	9th–12th	4.7
62	Freire CS 953 students · 5th–12th	953	5th–12th	4.4
63	Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson 316 students · 9th–12th	316	9th–12th	4.2
64	Franklin Towne CHS 1,314 students · 9th–12th	1,314	9th–12th	4.0
65	Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS 773 students · 6th–12th	773	6th–12th	4.0
66	Fels Samuel HS 1,235 students · 9th–12th	1,235	9th–12th	4.0
67	Imhotep Institute CHS 618 students · 9th–12th	618	9th–12th	3.8
68	Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS 615 students · 9th–12th	615	9th–12th	3.3
Private Schools 21 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	THE CREFELD SCHOOL Private 90 students · 7th–12th	90	7th–12th	Not Rated
2	WEST CATHOLIC PREPARATORY H.S. Private 414 students · 9th–12th	414	9th–12th	Not Rated
3	ANTHONY WAYNE ACADEMY Private 71 students · 6th–12th	71	6th–12th	Not Rated
4	INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Private 145 students · 9th–12th	145	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	MERCY CAREER & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Private 300 students · 9th–12th	300	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	LIGUORI ACADEMY Private 85 students · 9th–12th	85	9th–12th	Not Rated
7	CRISTO REY PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL Private 536 students · 9th–12th	536	9th–12th	Not Rated
8	FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL Private 734 students · 9th–12th	734	9th–12th	Not Rated
9	LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Private 563 students · 9th–12th	563	9th–12th	Not Rated
10	PHILA YESHIVA Private 105 students · 9th–12th	105	9th–12th	Not Rated
11	ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL Private 804 students · 9th–12th	804	9th–12th	Not Rated
12	TALMUDICAL YESHIVA OF PHILADELPHIA Private 107 students · 9th–12th	107	9th–12th	Not Rated
13	HYMAN KORMAN HIGH SCHOOL-TALMUDICAL YESHIVA OF PHI Private 105 students · 9th–12th	105	9th–12th	Not Rated
14	ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 898 students · 9th–12th	898	9th–12th	Not Rated
15	ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 902 students · 9th–12th	902	9th–12th	Not Rated
16	THE BRIDGE Private 6 students · 9th–12th	6	9th–12th	Not Rated
17	THE BRIDGE WAY SCHOOL Private 5 students · 9th–12th	5	9th–12th	Not Rated
18	QUADRAT ACADEMY Private 23 students · 6th–12th	23	6th–12th	Not Rated
19	VOCATIO CAREER PREP HIGH SCHOOL Private 22 students · 9th–12th	22	9th–12th	Not Rated
20	REVOLUTION SCHOOL Private 19 students · 9th–11th	19	9th–11th	Not Rated
21	SOPHIA ACADEMY Private 9 students · 9th–12th	9	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

42 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Widener Memorial Sch 135 students · Kindergarten–12th	135	Kindergarten–12th	7.7
2	Universal Institute CS 563 students · Kindergarten–9th	563	Kindergarten–9th	6.6
3	MaST Community CS III 1,307 students · Kindergarten–9th	1,307	Kindergarten–9th	6.2
4	Mastery CS -Thomas Campus 1,361 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,361	Kindergarten–12th	6.1
5	ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS 957 students · Kindergarten–12th	957	Kindergarten–12th	5.8
6	Philadelphia Academy CS 1,171 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,171	Kindergarten–12th	5.6
7	New Foundations CS 1,508 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,508	Kindergarten–12th	5.3
8	Esperanza Cyber CS 1,115 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,115	Kindergarten–12th	5.3
9	Tacony Academy CS 1,074 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,074	Kindergarten–12th	4.9
10	The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy 697 students · Kindergarten–12th	697	Kindergarten–12th	4.9
11	Mastery CS-Hardy Williams 1,190 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,190	Kindergarten–12th	4.7
12	Mathematics Science & Technology Community CS 1,486 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,486	Kindergarten–12th	4.6
13	Philadelphia Performing Arts CS 2,600 students · Kindergarten–12th	2,600	Kindergarten–12th	4.5
14	Sankofa Freedom Academy CS 662 students · Kindergarten–12th	662	Kindergarten–12th	4.3
15	Community Academy of Philadelphia CS 1,242 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,242	Kindergarten–12th	4.2
16	Mariana Bracetti Academy CS 1,506 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,506	Kindergarten–12th	4.2
17	Belmont CS 945 students · Kindergarten–12th	945	Kindergarten–12th	4.2
18	Maritime Academy CS 822 students · Kindergarten–12th	822	Kindergarten–12th	4.2
19	Esperanza Academy CS 1,641 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,641	Kindergarten–12th	3.9
20	First Philadelphia Preparatory CS 1,818 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,818	Kindergarten–12th	3.0
21	MaST Community CS II 1,895 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,895	Kindergarten–12th	2.9
22	Math Civics and Sciences CS 896 students · 1st–12th	896	1st–12th	2.6
Private Schools 20 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Private 113 students · Pre-K–12th	113	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	BETHEL BAPTIST ACADEMY Private 72 students · Pre-K–12th	72	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	GIRARD COLLEGE Private 257 students · 1st–12th	257	1st–12th	Not Rated

Show 17 more other schools

4	GREEN TREE SCHOOL Private 152 students · T1–12th	152	T1–12th	Not Rated
5	THE CITY SCHOOL Private 418 students · Pre-K–12th	418	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL Private 1,025 students · Pre-K–12th	1,025	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
7	SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY-MIDDLE Private 1,050 students · Pre-K–12th	1,050	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY Private 1,050 students · Pre-K–12th	1,050	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
9	CEDAR GROVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 251 students · Pre-K–9th	251	Pre-K–9th	Not Rated
10	63RD ST MULTICULTURAL ACAD OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Private 83 students · Pre-K–12th	83	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
11	Y.A.L.E. SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA Private 78 students · 1st–12th	78	1st–12th	Not Rated
12	AL-AQSA ISLAMIC SCHOOL Private 271 students · Kindergarten–12th	271	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
13	GREATER HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 99 students · Pre-K–12th	99	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
14	LITTLE FOOTSTEPS ISLAM INS LFS Private 54 students · Kindergarten–12th	54	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
15	NEW MEDINA LEARNING INSTITUTE Private 49 students · Kindergarten–12th	49	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
16	FAITH TABERNACLE SCHOOL Private 103 students · 1st–12th	103	1st–12th	Not Rated
17	FAITH CONNECTION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 130 students · Kindergarten–12th	130	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
18	PHILADELPHIA FREE SCHOOL Private 56 students · Kindergarten–12th	56	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
19	FIRST CENTURY GOSPEL SCHOOL Private 170 students · Kindergarten–10th	170	Kindergarten–10th	Not Rated
20	PHILLY AGILE LEARNING COMMUNITY SCHOOL Private 12 students · UG–UG	12	UG–UG	Not Rated

Schools in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · 421 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 44 ZIP codes

Median Income

$66,502

Median Home Value

$271,768

Median Rent

$1,354/mo

Population

1,561,250

College Educated

37%

Homeownership

54%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

20.2%

Community Profile

Philadelphia has a median household income of $66,502. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $271,768, with a median rent of $1,354/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.2%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Pennsylvania
Total Schools: 421
Elementary: 269
Middle: 21
High: 89
Districts: 83
Avg Rating: 6.2/10

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School Districts (83)

Community Academy of Philadelphia CS

1 school · 1,242 students

Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS

1 school · 569 students

Youth Build Phila CS

1 school · 256 students

Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers

1 school · 559 students

Imhotep Institute CHS

1 school · 618 students

Alliance for Progress CS

1 school · 638 students

Multicultural Academy CS

1 school · 244 students

West Oak Lane CS

1 school · 985 students

Inquiry CS

1 school · 268 students

Eugenio Maria De Hostos CS

1 school · 486 students

Laboratory CS

1 school · 406 students

Mathematics Science & Technology Community CS

1 school · 1,494 students

Christopher Columbus CS

1 school · 835 students

Universal Institute CS

1 school · 563 students

Math Civics and Sciences CS

1 school · 896 students

Young Scholars CS

1 school · 251 students

Freire CS

1 school · 953 students

Philadelphia Academy CS

1 school · 1,175 students

Mastery CS-Hardy Williams

1 school · 1,190 students

Global Leadership Academy CS

1 school · 668 students

Philadelphia Performing Arts CS

1 school · 2,638 students

New Foundations CS

1 school · 1,508 students

Esperanza Academy CS

1 school · 1,645 students

Franklin Towne CHS

1 school · 1,314 students

Mariana Bracetti Academy CS

1 school · 1,510 students

Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus

1 school · 634 students

People for People CS

1 school · 576 students

Richard Allen Preparatory CS

1 school · 368 students

Independence CS

1 school · 800 students

Russell Byers CS

1 school · 668 students

First Philadelphia Preparatory CS

1 school · 1,859 students

Green Woods CS

1 school · 702 students

West Phila. Achievement CES

1 school · 658 students

Wissahickon CS

1 school · 946 students

Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS

1 school · 620 students

Belmont CS

1 school · 945 students

Discovery CS

1 school · 621 students

KIPP Philadelphia CS

1 school · 864 students

Maritime Academy CS

1 school · 822 students

Ad Prima CS

1 school · 578 students

Philadelphia Montessori CS

1 school · 262 students

Northwood Academy CS

1 school · 705 students

Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS

1 school · 494 students

Mastery CS-Thomas Campus

1 school · 1,361 students

Mastery CS-Shoemaker Campus

1 school · 742 students

Southwest Leadership Academy CS

1 school · 594 students

Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS

1 school · 773 students

Mastery CS-Pickett Campus

1 school · 905 students

Keystone Academy CS

1 school · 663 students

Pan American Academy CS

1 school · 762 students

Antonia Pantoja Community CS

1 school · 710 students

Sankofa Freedom Academy CS

1 school · 662 students

Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

1 school · 957 students

Tacony Academy CS

1 school · 1,075 students

Mastery CS-Harrity Campus

1 school · 782 students

Mastery CS-Smedley Campus

1 school · 776 students

Frederick Douglass Mastery CS

1 school · 556 students

ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS

1 school · 957 students

Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary

1 school · 451 students

Lindley Academy CS at Birney

1 school · 737 students

Universal Vare CS

1 school · 150 students

Universal Audenried CS

1 school · 582 students

Esperanza Cyber CS

1 school · 1,116 students

Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary

1 school · 755 students

The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds

1 school · 931 students

Universal Creighton CS

1 school · 673 students

Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones

1 school · 544 students

Universal Alcorn CS

1 school · 422 students

Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary

1 school · 648 students

KIPP DuBois CS

1 school · 523 students

KIPP West Philadelphia CS

1 school · 849 students

Mastery CS John Wister Elementary

1 school · 497 students

MaST Community CS II

1 school · 1,899 students

Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey

1 school · 598 students

Independence CS West

1 school · 845 students

TECH Freire CS

1 school · 489 students

Deep Roots CS

1 school · 296 students

Mastery Prep Elementary CS

1 school · 600 students

KIPP North Philadelphia CS

1 school · 670 students

Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS

1 school · 489 students

MaST Community CS III

1 school · 1,310 students

Philadelphia City SD

220 schools · 117,907 students

KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS

1 school · 302 students

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Common questions about schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

How many schools are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Philadelphia has 421 schools, including 300 public and 121 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Philadelphia is 6.2 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked school in Philadelphia on MySchoolScout is Dobson James Sch with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked elementary school in Philadelphia on MySchoolScout is Dobson James Sch with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked middle school in Philadelphia on MySchoolScout is Amy Nw with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked high school in Philadelphia on MySchoolScout is Hill Freedman World Academy with a composite score of 8.6/10.

How many school districts serve Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Philadelphia is served by 83 school districts: Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs, Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Cs, Youth Build Phila Cs, Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers, Imhotep Institute Chs, Alliance for Progress Cs, Multicultural Academy Cs, West Oak Lane Cs, Inquiry Cs, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cs, Laboratory Cs, Mathematics Science & Technology Community Cs, Christopher Columbus Cs, Universal Institute Cs, Math Civics and Sciences Cs, Young Scholars Cs, Freire Cs, Philadelphia Academy Cs, Mastery Cs-hardy Williams, Global Leadership Academy Cs, Philadelphia Performing Arts Cs, New Foundations Cs, Esperanza Academy Cs, Franklin Towne Chs, Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs, Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus, People for People Cs, Richard Allen Preparatory Cs, Independence Cs, Russell Byers Cs, First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs, Green Woods Cs, West Phila. Achievement Ces, Wissahickon Cs, Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs, Belmont Cs, Discovery Cs, Kipp Philadelphia Cs, Maritime Academy Cs, Ad Prima Cs, Philadelphia Montessori Cs, Northwood Academy Cs, Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Cs, Mastery Cs-thomas Campus, Mastery Cs-shoemaker Campus, Southwest Leadership Academy Cs, Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Cs, Mastery Cs-pickett Campus, Keystone Academy Cs, Pan American Academy Cs, Antonia Pantoja Community Cs, Sankofa Freedom Academy Cs, Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School, Tacony Academy Cs, Mastery Cs-harrity Campus, Mastery Cs-smedley Campus, Frederick Douglass Mastery Cs, Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs, Mastery Cs-clymer Elementary, Lindley Academy Cs at Birney, Universal Vare Cs, Universal Audenried Cs, Esperanza Cyber Cs, Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary, The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Sciences at Hr Edmunds, Universal Creighton Cs, Memphis Street Academy Cs @ Jp Jones, Universal Alcorn Cs, Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementary, Kipp Dubois Cs, Kipp West Philadelphia Cs, Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary, Mast Community Cs II, Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest at Huey, Independence Cs West, Tech Freire Cs, Deep Roots Cs, Mastery Prep Elementary Cs, Kipp North Philadelphia Cs, Philadelphia Hebrew Public Cs, Mast Community Cs III, Philadelphia City Sd, Kipp Philadelphia Octavius Catto Cs.

What is the education level in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

According to Census data, 37% of adults in Philadelphia have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The median household income in Philadelphia is approximately $66,502 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Yes, Philadelphia has 121 private schools alongside 300 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Crefeld School with a score of 8.6/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Philadelphia is 14.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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