For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 232 students in the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in West Poplar is Spring Garden School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Garden School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1146 Mellon St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7610
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7610
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA include Spring Garden School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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