Best Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
Philadelphia County, PA has a total of 432 schools including 112 high schools, 19 middle schools and 275 elementary schools. A total of 210,267 students attend Philadelphia County, PA schools. On average, schools in Philadelphia County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Philadelphia County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
Philadelphia County, PA has 112 high schools with 61,334 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 Philadelphia County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Philadelphia County exceed expectations.
1. Central Hs
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2364 Students
2. Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 1186 Students
3. Lower Merion Hs
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Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1712 Students
4. Carver Hs
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 897 Students
5. Franklin Towne Chs
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Franklin Towne Chs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1282 Students
6. Gamp
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 579 Students
7. Science Leadership Academy
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
8. Lankenau Hs
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 336 Students
9. Girls Hs
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 894 Students
10. Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students
Best Middle Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
Philadelphia County, PA has 19 middle schools with 9,186 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 Philadelphia County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Philadelphia County exceed expectations.
1. Bala-cynwyd Ms
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Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 809 Students
2. Baldi C C A Ms
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1462 Students
3. Science Leadership Academy Ms
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
4. Amy At Martin
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
5. Middle Years Alternative
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students
6. Feltonville Sch Of Arts & Sciences
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
7. Clemente Roberto Ms
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students
8. Tilden William T Ms
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 332 Students
9. Universal Vare Cs
SchoolGrade
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Universal Vare Cs • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 150 Students
10. Harding Warren G Ms
SchoolGrade
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
Philadelphia County, PA has 275 elementary schools with 113,952 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 Philadelphia County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Philadelphia County meet expectations.
1. Meredith William M Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 516 Students
2. Cynwyd Sch
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Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 431 Students
3. Greenfield Albert M Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 683 Students
4. Penn Alexander Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 579 Students
5. Ellwood Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
6. Jenks Abram Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
7. Dobson James Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 241 Students
8. Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 520 Students
9. Stanton Edwin M Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 322 Students
10. John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 422 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Philadelphia County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Philadelphia County, PA has a total population of 1,603,797 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Philadelphia County, 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 Philadelphia County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Philadelphia County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Philadelphia County, 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 Philadelphia County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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