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Best Philadelphia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 303 public schools serving 178,683 students in Philadelphia, PA (there are , serving 42,311 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Philadelphia, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Philadelphia, PA are Central High School, Masterman Julia R Sec School and Greenfield Albert M School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philadelphia, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Philadelphia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Philadelphia, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Gr: 9-12 | 2,287 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Gr: 5-12 | 1,199 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Greenfield Albert M School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Gr: K-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Gamp
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Gr: 5-12 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Academy At Palumbo
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,188 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Penn Alexander School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Gr: K-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Meredith William M School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
725 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7990
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Science Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1482 Green St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 979-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Mccall Gen George A School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
325 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7840
Gr: K-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
High School Of Engineering & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Gr: 7-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Greenberg Joseph School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Sharon Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3080
Gr: K-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Jenks Abram School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2501 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8240
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Towne Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Gr: 9-12 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Parkway Center City Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3030
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1023 Callowhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Gr: K-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Gr: K-12 | 1,486 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Creative And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8140
Gr: 9-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Gr: 5-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2020.
Adaire Alexander School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 E Palmer St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2121.
Franklin Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
616 N 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7570
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Frank Anne School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Bowler St
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 1,483 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
Henry Charles W School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Carpenter Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3480
Gr: K-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2424.
Green Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
468 Domino Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-6337
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2525.
Girls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Gr: K-12 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2727.
Dobson James School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4667 Umbria St
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 400-3570
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2828.
Bodine William W High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hackett Horatio B School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2161 E York Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Powel Samuel School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3610 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7740
Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3131.
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3232.
Baldi C C A Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8801 Verree Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3090
Gr: 6-8 | 1,515 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3333.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Gr: K-12 | 2,600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3434.
Christopher Columbus Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
South Building, 1242-46 S 13th
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Gr: K-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3535.
Comly Watson School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3010
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2111 Eastburn Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2116 E. Haines Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
6301 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 291-1883
Gr: PK-12
3301 Tasker St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Gr: 9-11 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Gr: 8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Gr: 8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
900914 West Lindley St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5801 Media St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
5801 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Gr: K-6
1901 South 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1435 North 26th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5080
Gr: 4-12
2700 East Auburn St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4707
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
6615 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 99%
12th And Allegheny
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 599-7525
Gr: 6-12
4224 North Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 754-1400
Gr: 6-12
105 S. 7th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 351-2900
Gr: 9-12
3701 North 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1201 West Rush St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-8610
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
8110 Lyons Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5401 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5630 Vine St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 471-2905
Gr: K-8
Logan Place - Suite A, 5201 Ol
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
2700 East Huntingdon St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
2118 West Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Gr: PK-8
3724 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
3300 Henry Ave. Ste 2, 3 Fall
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
1197 Haworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Gr: K-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
5700 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
601 West Somerset St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-4406
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2601 West Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Gr: 6-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
3020 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 87%
60 East Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Philadelphia, PA include Central High School, Masterman Julia R Sec School and Greenfield Albert M School.
How many public schools are located in Philadelphia?
303 public schools are located in Philadelphia.
What percentage of students in Philadelphia go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Philadelphia are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Philadelphia are often viewed compared to one another?

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