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)14 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 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 1,763 students at Mayfair Sch.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Sullivan James J Sch

publicelementaryK-5

5300 Ditman St, Philadelphia, PA 19124

Strawberry Mansion Hs

publichighGrade 9-12

3133 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132

2498 W Diamond St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

6801 Cottage St, Philadelphia, PA 19135

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2000 Wakeling St, Philadelphia, PA 19124

4500 Griscom St, Philadelphia, PA 19124

3001 Ryan Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152

3001 Princeton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149

8300 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152

1501 W Diamond St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

6498 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128

3449 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

John Hancock Demonstration Sch

publicmiddleK-8

3700 Morrell Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114

3001 N 6Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

720 W Cumberland St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

Samuel Pennypacker Sch

publicmiddlePK-8

1858 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19138

The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy

publichighK-12

440 North Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Creative And Performing Arts

publichighGrade 9-12

901 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

6601 Elmwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142

1101 N 4Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

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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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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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