How the ratings work: School ratings (1–10) are based on district-level performance data from Niche 2026 and state report card sources, calibrated by neighborhood school zone. Philadelphia City schools vary dramatically by zone. Main Line suburb districts (Lower Merion, Radnor, Haverford) consistently rank among the top in Pennsylvania. Ratings updated June 2026. School ratings are sourced from GreatSchools.org.
What's in this guide
Elite Tier: 9–10 School RatingStrong Tier: 8 School RatingBest Value: Strong Schools Under $400,000Full Rankings Table (113+ Neighborhoods)Frequently Asked QuestionsElite Tier — School Rating 9–10
Philadelphia has 8 neighborhoods that reach a school rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These are the zones where public school performance is genuinely exceptional.
Chestnut Hill
Schools 10/10
Median $696,000
Fox Chase
Schools 9/10
Median $228,000
Wissahickon
Schools 9/10
Median $259,000
Upper Roxborough
Schools 9/10
Median $290,000
West Mount Airy
Schools 9/10
Median $391,000
Society Hill
Schools 9/10
Median $566,000
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Start planning →Strong Tier — School Rating 8
A school rating of 8/10 is well above the national average. Philadelphia has 18 neighborhoods in this tier. These neighborhoods have highly rated public schools without the top-tier price.
Best Value — Strong Schools Under $400,000
Fox Chase
Schools 9/10
Median $228,000
Wissahickon
Schools 9/10
Median $259,000
Upper Roxborough
Schools 9/10
Median $290,000
West Mount Airy
Schools 9/10
Median $391,000
Old City
Schools 8/10
Median $359,000
Pennypack
Schools 8/10
Median $229,000
East Mount Airy
Schools 8/10
Median $232,000
Roxborough
Schools 8/10
Median $251,000
Full Philadelphia Neighborhood Rankings
Data methodology: School ratings based on Niche 2026 district rankings and state report card data, calibrated to neighborhood school zones. Districts covered: School District of Philadelphia, Lower Merion SD, Radnor SD, Haverford SD.
| Neighborhood | Schools | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill | 10/10 | $696,000 |
| Fox Chase | 9/10 | $228,000 |
| Wissahickon | 9/10 | $259,000 |
| Upper Roxborough | 9/10 | $290,000 |
| West Mount Airy | 9/10 | $391,000 |
| Society Hill | 9/10 | $566,000 |
| Rittenhouse Square | 9/10 | $619,000 |
| Fitler Square | 9/10 | $647,000 |
| Old City | 8/10 | $359,000 |
| Bella Vista | 8/10 | $412,000 |
| Pennypack | 8/10 | $229,000 |
| East Mount Airy | 8/10 | $232,000 |
| Roxborough | 8/10 | $251,000 |
| East Falls | 8/10 | $262,000 |
| Bustleton | 8/10 | $274,000 |
| Somerton | 8/10 | $275,000 |
| Byberry | 8/10 | $281,000 |
| Garden Court | 8/10 | $320,000 |
| Powelton Village | 8/10 | $381,000 |
| Logan Square | 8/10 | $388,000 |
| Spruce Hill | 8/10 | $417,000 |
| Washington Square West | 8/10 | $418,000 |
| University City | 8/10 | $424,000 |
| Graduate Hospital | 8/10 | $451,000 |
| Queen Village | 8/10 | $457,000 |
| Center City West | 8/10 | $515,000 |
| Melrose Park Gardens | 7/10 | $150,000 |
| Holmesburg | 7/10 | $151,000 |
| Mayfair | 7/10 | $160,000 |
| Cedarbrook | 7/10 | $179,000 |
| Parkwood | 7/10 | $216,000 |
| Torresdale | 7/10 | $218,000 |
| Northeast Philadelphia | 7/10 | $219,000 |
| Rhawnhurst | 7/10 | $221,000 |
| East Oak Lane | 7/10 | $241,000 |
| Center City Market East | 7/10 | $256,000 |
| Pennsport | 7/10 | $258,000 |
| East Passyunk | 7/10 | $266,000 |
| Manayunk | 7/10 | $267,000 |
| Fishtown | 7/10 | $277,000 |
| Passyunk Square | 7/10 | $303,000 |
| Fairmount | 7/10 | $331,000 |
| Cedar Park | 7/10 | $378,000 |
| Northern Liberties | 7/10 | $399,000 |
| Spring Garden | 7/10 | $411,000 |
| Hawthorne | 7/10 | $438,000 |
| West Oak Lane | 7/10 | $154,000 |
| Wynnefield Heights | 7/10 | $161,000 |
| Wynnefield | 7/10 | $164,000 |
| Germantown | 7/10 | $187,000 |
| Chinatown | 6/10 | $166,000 |
| Olney | 6/10 | $121,000 |
| Juniata Park | 6/10 | $122,000 |
| Haverford North | 6/10 | $131,000 |
| Ogontz | 6/10 | $134,000 |
| Cobbs Creek | 6/10 | $135,000 |
| Fern Rock | 6/10 | $136,000 |
| Wissinoming | 6/10 | $137,000 |
| Port Richmond | 6/10 | $138,000 |
| Oxford Circle | 6/10 | $139,000 |
| Lawncrest | 6/10 | $144,000 |
| Tacony | 6/10 | $147,000 |
| Overbrook | 6/10 | $158,000 |
| Castor Gardens | 6/10 | $159,000 |
| Bridesburg | 6/10 | $162,000 |
| Whitman | 6/10 | $172,000 |
| Brewerytown | 6/10 | $197,000 |
| West Powelton | 6/10 | $209,000 |
| Greenwich | 6/10 | $222,000 |
| Walnut Hill | 6/10 | $248,000 |
| Callowhill | 6/10 | $252,000 |
| East Kensington | 6/10 | $254,000 |
| Poplar | 6/10 | $278,000 |
| Olde Kensington | 6/10 | $317,000 |
| Penrose | 5/10 | $133,000 |
| Eastwick | 5/10 | $157,000 |
| Yorktown | 5/10 | $173,000 |
| South Philadelphia East | 5/10 | $178,000 |
| South Philadelphia West | 5/10 | $207,000 |
| Point Breeze | 5/10 | $220,000 |
| Ludlow | 5/10 | $235,000 |
| Dickinson Square West | 5/10 | $263,000 |
| Logan | 5/10 | $114,000 |
| Frankford | 5/10 | $117,000 |
| East Germantown | 5/10 | $124,000 |
| Norris Square | 5/10 | $152,000 |
| Paschall | 4/10 | $90,000 |
| Haddington | 4/10 | $97,000 |
| Carroll Park | 4/10 | $99,000 |
| Belmont | 4/10 | $100,000 |
| Feltonville | 4/10 | $101,000 |
| West Parkside | 4/10 | $102,000 |
| Elmwood | 4/10 | $104,000 |
| Kingsessing | 4/10 | $110,000 |
| Dunlap | 4/10 | $113,000 |
| Mantua | 4/10 | $141,000 |
| Grays Ferry | 4/10 | $142,000 |
| Sharswood | 4/10 | $174,000 |
| Fairhill | 3/10 | $62,000 |
| Upper Kensington | 3/10 | $64,000 |
| Glenwood | 3/10 | $67,000 |
| Allegheny West | 3/10 | $68,000 |
| Nicetown | 3/10 | $73,000 |
| Strawberry Mansion | 3/10 | $77,000 |
| Harrowgate | 3/10 | $81,000 |
| Franklinville | 3/10 | $86,000 |
| Hartranft | 3/10 | $87,000 |
| Hunting Park | 3/10 | $88,000 |
| Mill Creek | 3/10 | $94,000 |
| Tioga | 3/10 | $98,000 |
| Southwest Schuylkill | 3/10 | $105,000 |
| North Philadelphia West | 3/10 | $106,000 |
| McGuire | 2/10 | $57,000 |
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We don’t grade neighborhoods on crime. Look up the streets you’re considering in Philadelphia with the agency that patrols them:
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- FBI Crime Data Explorer (agency-level reports)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is a 7/10 school rating good in Philadelphia?
Yes — a 7/10 school rating in Philadelphia is above average for the metro and well above the national average. The difference between a 7 and a 9 is real, but a 7 is not a bad school by any reasonable measure. Many buyers find 7-rated neighborhoods represent the best value in the market.
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Licensed real estate agent affiliated with Real Broker, LLC (License #299754). Chris helps buyers moving to Hardin County and Fort Knox, and connects movers anywhere else with a vetted local agent. School ratings on this site are sourced from GreatSchools.org.