For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 746 students in the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in West Poplar are Parkway Center City Middle College and Spring Garden School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway Center City Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Spring Garden School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1146 Mellon St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7610
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7610
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia, PA include Parkway Center City Middle College and Spring Garden School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of West Poplar, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.