For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 653 students in the neighborhood of Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Washington Square West is Mccall Gen George A School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccall Gen George A School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7840
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7840
Gr: K-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA include Mccall Gen George A School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Square West, Philadelphia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Square West, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Washington Square West, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Washington Square West, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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