Best Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA has a total of 13 schools including 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 5,353 students attend Kensington, Philadelphia, PA schools. On average, schools in Kensington score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kensington greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA has 3 high schools with 1,509 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kensington score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kensington greatly exceed expectations.
1. Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students
2. Kensington Hs
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 459 Students
3. Kensington Health Sciences
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA has 1 middle schools with 240 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kensington score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kensington meet expectations.
1. Amy At Martin
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA has 8 elementary schools with 2,941 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kensington score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kensington greatly exceed expectations.
1. Brown Henry A Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 313 Students
2. Hackett Horatio B Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
3. Moffet John Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 250 Students
4. Hunter William H Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 438 Students
5. Webster Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
6. Mckinley William Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 355 Students
7. Overbrook Edu Ctr
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 266 Students
8. Visitation School
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Visitation School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 393 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA has a total population of 21,059 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kensington, Philadelphia, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kensington, Philadelphia, PA.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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