Best High Schools in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA

High schools
4
Students
2,387
Avg actual
21%
Avg projected
14%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kensington Health Sciences

D

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students

2. Mastbaum Jules E Avts

D-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 571 Students

3. Frankford Hs

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 923 Students

4. Kensington Hs

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 459 Students

Best Middle Schools in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA

Middle schools
3
Students
953
Avg actual
15%
Avg projected
15%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Amy At Martin

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students

2. Conwell Russell Ms

F

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 175 Students

3. Memphis Street Academy Cs @ Jp Jones

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Memphis Street Academy Cs @ Jp Jones • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 538 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA

Elementary schools
11
Students
4,546
Avg actual
22%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 955 Students

2. Richmond Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students

3. Bridesburg Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 597 Students

4. Webster Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

5. Fitler Academics Plus

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 162 Students

6. Hopkinson Francis Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 602 Students

7. Willard Frances E Sch

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 444 Students

8. Deep Roots Cs

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Deep Roots Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 7 • 284 Students

9. St George Independent Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St George Independent Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students

10. Mother Of Divine Grace Interparochial

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mother Of Divine Grace Interparochial • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 158 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Richmond, Philadelphia, PA has a total population of 43,129 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA

7,886

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Richmond, Philadelphia, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

31.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

6.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

25.55 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richmond, Philadelphia, PA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,972 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Richmond, Philadelphia, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA

How many schools are in Richmond, Philadelphia, PA?

Richmond, Philadelphia, PA has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 7,886 students in total.

How do schools in Richmond perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in Richmond score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Richmond meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richmond?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Richmond, Philadelphia, PA

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Harrowgate, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 13%
  • Projected: 11%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Juniata Park-Feltonville, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 11%
  • Projected: 11%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Frankford, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Biedeman, Camden, NJ

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Hunting Park, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 13%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hartranft, Philadelphia, PA

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cramer Hill, Camden, NJ

  • Actual: 10%
  • Projected: 13%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations