Best Schools in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA has a total of 2,066 schools including 494 high schools, 287 middle schools and 1,218 elementary schools. A total of 998,092 students attend Philadelphia, PA schools. On average, schools in Philadelphia score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Philadelphia meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA has 494 high schools with 322,450 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 score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Philadelphia meet expectations.
1. Central Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2364 Students
2. Downingtown Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Downingtown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students
3. Spring-ford Shs 9-12 Ctr
SchoolGrade
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Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2631 Students
4. Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
SchoolGrade
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 1186 Students
5. Penncrest Hs
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Rose Tree Media Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1212 Students
6. Unionville Hs
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Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1306 Students
7. Radnor Shs
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Radnor Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1126 Students
8. Upper Dublin Hs
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Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students
9. Lower Merion Hs
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Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1712 Students
10. Upper Merion Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Upper Merion Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1345 Students
Best Middle Schools in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA has 287 middle schools with 179,796 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 score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Philadelphia meet expectations.
1. Valley Forge Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1110 Students
2. Tredyffrin-easttown Ms
SchoolGrade
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1081 Students
3. Charles F Patton Ms
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Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 915 Students
4. Radnor Ms
SchoolGrade
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Radnor Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
5. Bala-cynwyd Ms
SchoolGrade
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Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 809 Students
6. Welsh Valley Ms
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Lower Merion Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 814 Students
7. Stetson Ms
SchoolGrade
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students
8. Southern Lehigh Ms
SchoolGrade
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Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 466 Students
9. Spring-ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Spring-ford Area Sd • Public • Grades 8 • 640 Students
10. Baldi C C A Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1462 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA has 1,218 elementary schools with 430,003 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 score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Philadelphia meet expectations.
1. Radnor El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Radnor Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 561 Students
2. Wallingford El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Wallingford-swarthmore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
3. Fort Washington El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Upper Dublin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 499 Students
4. Valley Forge El Sch
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 575 Students
5. New Eagle El Sch
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 492 Students
6. Beaumont El Sch
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Tredyffrin-easttown Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 459 Students
7. Pocopson El Sch
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Unionville-chadds Ford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
8. Penn Wood El Sch
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West Chester Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
9. Afton El Sch
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Pennsbury Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
10. Edgewood El Sch
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Pennsbury Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Philadelphia, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Philadelphia, PA has a total population of 6,245,051 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Philadelphia, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Philadelphia, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Philadelphia, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near Philadelphia, PA
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- Actual Test Scores: 41%
- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 45%
- Projected Test Scores: 39%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 18%
- Projected Test Scores: 24%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 19%
- Projected Test Scores: 24%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 83%
- Projected Test Scores: 67%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 48%
- Projected Test Scores: 47%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 85%
- Projected Test Scores: 61%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 51%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 15%
- Projected Test Scores: 24%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 30%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations