For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 313 students in the neighborhood of Belfield, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public school in Belfield is Pennell Joseph School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belfield, Philadelphia, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Belfield, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pennell Joseph School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Nedro Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3680
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Belfield, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Belfield, Philadelphia, PA include Pennell Joseph School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belfield, Philadelphia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belfield, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belfield, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Belfield, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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