For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 752 students in the neighborhood of Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Pennsport is Furness Horace High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Furness Horace High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8300
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA include Furness Horace High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pennsport, Philadelphia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pennsport, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pennsport, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Pennsport, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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