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Best North Philadelphia Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 81 public elementary schools serving 41,891 students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Philadelphia are Masterman Julia R Sec School, Adaire Alexander School and Hackett Horatio B School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2025-26)

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 | 1,199 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
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 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Bache-martin School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7550
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Bridesburg School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2824 Jenks St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 400-7240
Gr: K-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Conwell Russell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1849 E Clearfield St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7210
Gr: 5-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Richmond School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2944 Belgrade St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7159
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Gr: K-12 | 1,506 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Juniata Park Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7010
Gr: K-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
West Oak Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7115 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Gr: K-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ludlow James R School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Wissahickon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 G Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 338-1020
Gr: K-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Kearny Gen Philip School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7590
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Howe Julia Ward School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3650
Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Amy At Martin
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3380 Richmond St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4172
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Maritime Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2275 Bridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Gr: K-12 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Hopkinson Francis School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 L St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3970
Gr: K-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Rowen William School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6841 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3550
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Community Academy Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 East Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-6700
Gr: K-12 | 1,242 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Morris Robert School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7320
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-1300
Gr: K-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Kelley William D School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 N 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7370
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2525.
Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 W. Pike Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-0067
Gr: K-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Feltonville Intermediate School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
238 E Wyoming Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3730
Gr: 3-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Prince Hall School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 North Gratz Street
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3690
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Logan James School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Lindley Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 294-8596
Gr: K-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3030.
Franklin S Edmonds School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8025 Thouron Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3370
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #3131.
Mccloskey John F School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8500 Pickering St
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3380
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3232.
Waring Laura W School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Green St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7560
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3333.
Esperanza Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 457-3667
Gr: K-12 | 1,641 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3434.
Willard Frances E School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Emerald St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7180
Gr: K-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Pan American Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2830 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 425-1212
Gr: K-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA include Masterman Julia R Sec School, Adaire Alexander School and Hackett Horatio B School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
82 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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