Penn Alexander Sch

Penn Alexander School is a K–8 public school in Philadelphia serving 583 students. Its composite score of 9.2 out of 10 earns an Exceptional label — and the numbers behind it are stark. Academic performance scores 9.9 and student growth scores 9.7, placing Penn Alexander at the top of every peer group that matters: it ranks first among 300 public schools in Philadelphia and 60th out of 2,842 statewide, outperforming 98% of Pennsylvania public schools.

That performance comes in a manageable setting. At 15.8 students per teacher, class sizes stay well below what most urban elementaries offer. The school spans kindergarten through eighth grade, meaning families who enroll early can stay through middle school without changing buildings — a logistical and relational advantage relatively few Philadelphia families have access to.

For parents comparing elementary options across the state, Penn Alexander lands 53rd out of 1,625 Pennsylvania elementary schools. That consistency across multiple rankings — city, state, and grade-band — signals durable academic strength rather than a single strong year or a favorable demographic snapshot.