For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 799 students in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public schools in South Philadelphia West are Bregy F Amedee School and Universal Audenried Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bregy F Amedee School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bigler St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Universal Audenried Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Tasker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA include Bregy F Amedee School and Universal Audenried Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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