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)19 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 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 976 students at Southwark Sch.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Sharswood George Sch

publicmiddlePK-8

2300 S 2Nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

4301 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Key Francis Scott Sch

publicmiddleK-6

2230 S 8Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

6501 Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119

1801 Green St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

1835 S 9Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

2400 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

1800 Nedro Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Hill Freedman World Academy

publichighGrade 6-12

1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150

400 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

2944 Belgrade St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

2501 S 13Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

3624 Conrad St, Philadelphia, PA 19129

2300 W Cambria St, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Blankenburg Rudolph Sch

publicmiddlePK-8

4600 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Meade Gen George C Sch

publicmiddlePK-8

1600 N 18Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences

publicmiddleK-8

8301 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

2824 Jenks St, Philadelphia, PA 19137

Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School

publichighGrade 9-12

2150 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132

1001 Byberry Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116

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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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