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)12 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)4 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 1,783 students at Northeast Community Propel Academy.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Hs Of Engineering & Science

publichighGrade 7-12

1600 W Norris St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Guidon S Bluford El Sch

publicmiddleK-8

5720 Media St, Philadelphia, PA 19131

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

3200 B St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Rhodes E Washington Sch

publicmiddleK-8

2900 W. Clearfield Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132

6501 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Fitler Academics Plus

publicmiddleK-8

140 W Seymour St, Philadelphia, PA 19144

6722 Lansdowne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151

Science Leadership Academy Ms

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

3610 Warren St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Roosevelt Theodore Ms

publicmiddleK-8

430 E Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Deburgos Bilingual Magnet Ms

publicmiddleK-8

401 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133

2501 Coral St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Philadelphia Learning Academy - North

publichighGrade 9-12

4224 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

600 E Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Vare-Washington El Sch

publicmiddlePK-8

1198 S 5Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber

publichighGrade 5-12

5925 Malvern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Franklin Benjamin Sch

publicmiddleK-8

5735 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120

Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush

publichighGrade 9-12

11081 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Northeast Community Propel Academy

publicmiddleK-8

7500 Rowland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136

Vaux Hs: A Big Picture School

publichighGrade 9-12

2300 W Master St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

The U School: Innovative Lab

publichighGrade 9-12

2000 N 7Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

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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 →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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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