For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,333 students in the neighborhood of Tacony, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Tacony are Keystone Charter School and Disston Hamilton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Tacony, Philadelphia, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Tacony, Philadelphia, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Keystone Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4521 Longshore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-2111
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-2111
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Disston Hamilton School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 400-3350
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 400-3350
Grades: K-8
| 711 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Tacony, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Tacony, Philadelphia, PA include Keystone Charter School and Disston Hamilton School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Tacony, Philadelphia, PA?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Tacony, Philadelphia, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Tacony, Philadelphia, PA?
the neighborhood of Tacony, Philadelphia, PA public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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