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Best Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA has 23 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 15 elementary) serving 9,741 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Kensington exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
The top high schools in Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kensington Health Sciences
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
2. Kensington Creative & Performing Arts Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students
3. Penn Treaty Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 468 Students
4. Kensington Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 459 Students
5. Edison Hs/fareira Skills
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 886 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
The top middle schools in Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amy At Martin
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
2. John B Stetson Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 630 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
The top elementary schools in Kensington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adaire Alexander Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 394 Students
2. Hackett Horatio B Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
3. Moffet John Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 250 Students
4. Richmond Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
5. Brown Henry A Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 313 Students
6. Webster Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
7. Fitler Academics Plus
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 162 Students
8. Welsh John Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 253 Students
9. Ludlow James R Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 202 Students
10. Willard Frances E Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 444 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.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
How many schools are in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 9,741 students in total.
How do schools in Kensington perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Kensington score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Kensington exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kensington?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 11%
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- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations