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)13 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 1,350 students at Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Morrison Andrew J Sch

publicmiddleK-8

5100 N 3Rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

2824 Jenks St, Philadelphia, PA 19137

1001 Byberry Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116

Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School

publichighGrade 9-12

2150 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch

publicelementaryK-5

7001 Horrocks St, Philadelphia, PA 19149

5500 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Comegys Benjamin B Sch

publicmiddleK-8

5100 Greenway Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

3698 N Randolph St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Masterman Julia R Sec Sch

publichighGrade 5-12

1699 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Hopkinson Francis Sch

publicmiddleK-8

4001 L St, Philadelphia, PA 19124

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

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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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