For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 361 students in the neighborhood of Dickinson Narrows, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public school in Dickinson Narrows is Vare-washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dickinson Narrows, Philadelphia, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Dickinson Narrows, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vare-washington Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1198 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dickinson Narrows, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dickinson Narrows, Philadelphia, PA include Vare-washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dickinson Narrows, Philadelphia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dickinson Narrows, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dickinson Narrows, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Dickinson Narrows, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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