For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,472 students in the neighborhood of Melrose, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public school in Melrose is Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Melrose, Philadelphia, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 the neighborhood of Melrose, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Grades: K-12
| 2,600 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Melrose, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Melrose, Philadelphia, PA include Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Melrose, Philadelphia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Melrose, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Melrose, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Melrose, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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