Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA (2025-26)

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Best Center City Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 954 students in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA.

The top ranked public high schools in Center City are The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy and Math Civics And Sciences Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA public high schools have an score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and score of 30% (versus the 58% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA public high school have a of 58%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Math Civics And Sciences Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy

Magnet School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
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440 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-3110

Gr: K-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #22.

Math Civics And Sciences Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
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447 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 923-4880

Gr: 1-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA?

The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA include The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy and Math Civics And Sciences Charter School.

How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia?

2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia?

the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).