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Best Philadelphia Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 237 public elementary schools serving 139,793 students in Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Philadelphia, PA are Masterman Julia R Sec School, Greenfield Albert M School and Gamp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philadelphia, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Philadelphia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Philadelphia, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
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 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
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 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Penn Alexander School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Gr: K-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
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 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
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 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Greenberg Joseph School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Sharon Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3080
Gr: K-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
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 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
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 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 1,492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Frank Anne School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Bowler St
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 1,622 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 1,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 1,510 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 2,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2323.
Christopher Columbus Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
South Building
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Gr: K-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
Comly Watson School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3010
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
Loesche William H School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
595 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 1,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2626.
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4259 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Gr: K-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2727.
Independence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
Gr: K-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2828.
Nebinger George W School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Carpenter St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
Hill Freedman World Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Gr: 6-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Cook-wissahickon School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Salaignac St
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3430
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3131.
Decatur Stephen School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3050
Gr: K-8 | 1,028 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3232.
New Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Gr: K-12 | 1,529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3333.
Amy Nw
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3460
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7940
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3535.
John Hancock Demonstration School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Morrell Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3120
Gr: K-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Universal Vare Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2100 South 24th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Gr: 5-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Philadelphia, PA include Masterman Julia R Sec School, Greenfield Albert M School and Gamp.
How many public elementary schools are located in Philadelphia?
241 public elementary schools are located in Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Philadelphia are often viewed compared to one another?

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