Best Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
Philadelphia County, PA has 430 public schools (72 high, 19 middle, 276 elementary) serving 212,236 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Philadelphia County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
The top high schools in Philadelphia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 1186 Students
2. Lower Merion Hs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1712 Students
3. Central Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2364 Students
4. Academy At Palumbo
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1179 Students
5. Gamp
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 579 Students
6. Science Leadership Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
7. Carver Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 897 Students
8. Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students
9. Parkway Center City Middle College
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 436 Students
10. Franklin Towne Chs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Franklin Towne Chs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1282 Students
Best Middle Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
The top middle schools in Philadelphia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bala-cynwyd Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 809 Students
2. Baldi C C A Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1462 Students
3. Science Leadership Academy Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
4. Amy Nw
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 209 Students
5. Castor Gardens Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1260 Students
6. Middle Years Alternative
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 171 Students
7. Amy At Martin
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
8. Conwell Russell Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 175 Students
9. Feltonville Sch Of Arts & Sciences
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
10. Universal Vare Cs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Universal Vare Cs • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 150 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
The top elementary schools in Philadelphia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penn Alexander Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 579 Students
2. Meredith William M Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 516 Students
3. Greenfield Albert M Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 683 Students
4. Cynwyd Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 431 Students
5. Mccall Gen George A Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 628 Students
6. Greenberg Joseph Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 831 Students
7. Jenks Abram Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
8. Powel Samuel Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 290 Students
9. Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Cs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 487 Students
10. Adaire Alexander Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 394 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.
Questions About Schools in Philadelphia County, PA
How many schools are in Philadelphia County, PA?
Philadelphia County, PA has 430 public schools: 72 high schools, 19 middle schools and 276 elementary schools, serving 212,236 students in total.
How do schools in Philadelphia County perform on state tests?
On average, 430 schools in Philadelphia County score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Philadelphia County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Philadelphia County?
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: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Philadelphia County
1 places in Philadelphia County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Philadelphia (227)
School districts (1)
- Philadelphia City SD (217 schools)