Top 3 Best West Parkside Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,616 students in the neighborhood of West Parkside, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public schools in West Parkside are Kipp Dubois Charter School, Discovery Charter School and Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Parkside, Philadelphia, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 West Parkside, Philadelphia, PA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Dubois Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 307-3465
Grades: 9-12
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Parkside
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Grades: K-8
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Grades: K-8
| 849 students
Rank: #44.
Global Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 295-5700
Grades: K-8
| 668 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Parkside, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Parkside, Philadelphia, PA include Kipp Dubois Charter School, Discovery Charter School and Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westrkside, Philadelphia?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westrkside, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westrkside, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Westrkside, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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