For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 592 students in the neighborhood of Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public school in Girard Estates is Gamp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gamp
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Grades: 5-12
| 577 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA include Gamp.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Girard Estates, Philadelphia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Girard Estates, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Girard Estates, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Girard Estates, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 61% 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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