For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,750 students in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Frankford are Frankford High School and First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is First Philadelphia Preparatory 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frankford High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Oxford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7200
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Tacony St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-3100
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-3100
Gr: K-12 | 1,831 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia, PA include Frankford High School and First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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