What types of schools are available in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Q: How many schools are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

There are 302 schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 180,837 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Philadelphia?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 302 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

302

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

180,837

Total Students

Across Philadelphia

14.4:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

302 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)12 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,622 students at Frank Anne Sch.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Moore J Hampton Sch

publicelementaryK-5

6900 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111

5800 N 13Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Feltonville Intermediate School

publicelementaryGrade 3-5

238 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120

5800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

7300 Cottage St, Philadelphia, PA 19136

2875 Welsh Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19152

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1701 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19126

1100 Devereaux St, Philadelphia, PA 19111

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1800 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111

Finletter Thomas K Sch

publicmiddlePK-8

6101 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

800 E Ontario St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

2000 Bowler St, Philadelphia, PA 19115

1300 W Louden St, Philadelphia, PA 19141

1900 S 3Rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Ziegler William H Sch

publicmiddleK-8

5935 Saul St, Philadelphia, PA 19149

6101 Jackson St, Philadelphia, PA 19135

6401 Horrocks St, Philadelphia, PA 19149

5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111

Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School

publichighGrade 9-12

3116 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134

8300 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to 302 schools serving over 180,837 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

There are 302 schools in Philadelphia, serving 180,837 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Philadelphia?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Philadelphia include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Philadelphia?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Philadelphia is 14.4:1.

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