For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,538 students in the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Roxborough are Green Woods Charter School, Lankenau High School and Amy Nw. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
468 Domino Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-6337
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-6337
Grades: K-8
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Lankenau High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Spring Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3420
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3420
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Amy Nw
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3460
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3460
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Shawmont School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
535 Shawmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3440
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3440
Grades: PK-8
| 417 students
Rank: #55.
Roxborough High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6498 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3400
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA include Green Woods Charter School, Lankenau High School and Amy Nw.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 76% 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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