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GreatSchools Rating: 2 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Philadelphia's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Top-Rated Philadelphia Public Schools

 
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Bodine William W High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Carver High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Central High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
GampGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Girls High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Philadelphia?

PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaU.S.
Median household income $36,039 $47,086 $49,199
Cost of living (% of national avg)92% 89% 100%
Unemployment 6% 4% 4%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)823
Days per year with some sun: 207
Days per year with some precipitation: 119		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 1,451,883

Recent Parent Reviews

Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School

5 out of 5 stars
3 days ago

I have 2 daughters in this school and they came in the middle of the year. I think tha...

Adaire Alexander School

5 out of 5 stars
4 days ago

My son has adhd and was forced out of his previous school in first grade because they d...

St. Timothy School

1 out of 5 stars
5 days ago

I am not happy with the school. Kindergarten was great, but in the next few years I hav...

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