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Philadelphia County Public Schools

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

304

public schools

Total Enrollment

180,783

students

School Districts

86

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Philadelphia County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Pennsylvania; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Philadelphia County has 86 district entries. Philadelphia City SD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 219 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Philadelphia has the most listed schools, with 301 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 194 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 85 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 85 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

39 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

304

in Philadelphia County

Reported Enrollment

180,783

304 schools reporting

School Districts

86

districts

Charter Schools

85

28% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary194
Middle18
High70
Other22

86 School Districts in Philadelphia County

Philadelphia City SD

219 schools
114,779 students

Philadelphia Performing Arts CS

1 school
2,721 students

First Philadelphia Preparatory CS

1 school
1,822 students

MaST Community CS II

1 school
1,777 students

Esperanza Academy CS

1 school
1,628 students

Mariana Bracetti Academy CS

1 school
1,557 students

New Foundations CS

1 school
1,496 students

MAST Community CS

1 school
1,473 students

Franklin Towne CHS

1 school
1,282 students

Mastery CS-Thomas Campus

1 school
1,258 students

304 Public Schools in Philadelphia County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 39 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 304 matching schools

Northeast HS

Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia, 19111 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,352 students

Philadelphia Performing Arts CS

Philadelphia Performing Arts CS

Philadelphia, 19145 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter2,721 students

Central HS

Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia, 19141 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,364 students

Lincoln HS

Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia, 19136 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,207 students

First Philadelphia Preparatory CS

First Philadelphia Preparatory CS

Philadelphia, 19124 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,822 students

MaST Community CS II

MaST Community CS II

Philadelphia, 19116 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,777 students

Northeast Community Propel Academy

Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia, 19136 / City: Large

ProfileKG–8Primary1,731 students

Washington George HS

Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia, 19116 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,707 students

Mayfair Sch

Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia, 19149 / City: Large

ProfileKG–8Primary1,682 students

Esperanza Academy CS

Esperanza Academy CS

Philadelphia, 19140 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,628 students

Mariana Bracetti Academy CS

Mariana Bracetti Academy CS

Philadelphia, 19124 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,557 students

New Foundations CS

New Foundations CS

Philadelphia, 19136 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,496 students

MAST Community CS

MAST Community CS

Philadelphia, 19116 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,473 students

Baldi C C A MS

Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia, 19115 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,462 students

Frank Anne Sch

Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia, 19115 / City: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary1,347 students

Franklin Towne CHS

Franklin Towne CHS

Philadelphia, 19137 / City: Large

Profile9–12Charter1,282 students

Spruance Gilbert Sch

Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia, 19149 / City: Large

ProfilePK–8Primary1,275 students

Castor Gardens MS

Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia, 19111 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,260 students

Mastery CS - Thomas Campus

Mastery CS-Thomas Campus

Philadelphia, 19144 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,258 students

Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch

Philadelphia City SD

Philadelphia, 19149 / City: Large

ProfileKG–5Primary1,250 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

19 more profiles

Philadelphia County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Philadelphia County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Pennsylvania. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Philadelphia County public school directory?

The directory lists 304 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Philadelphia County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Philadelphia County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Philadelphia County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 39 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Philadelphia County?

Start with the 86 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Philadelphia County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Philadelphia County Education OverviewCounty school score: 34/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.