For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,845 students in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Philadelphia, PA.
The neighborhood of Hawthorne, Philadelphia, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Philadelphia, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy At Palumbo
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8130
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Creative And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8140
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8140
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Philadelphia, PA include Academy At Palumbo and Creative And Performing Arts.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Philadelphia?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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