For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 524 students in the neighborhood of Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public school in Grays Ferry is Universal Alcorn Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Universal Alcorn Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Dickinson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA include Universal Alcorn Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Grays Ferry, Philadelphia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Grays Ferry, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Grays Ferry, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Grays Ferry, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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