For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,186 students in the neighborhood of Hestonville, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Hestonville are Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus and Heston Edward School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hestonville, Philadelphia, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Hestonville, Philadelphia, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Media Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 296-7111
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 296-7111
Gr: 7-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Heston Edward School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1621 N 54th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7290
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7290
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hestonville, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hestonville, Philadelphia, PA include Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus and Heston Edward School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hestonville, Philadelphia?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hestonville, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hestonville, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Hestonville, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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