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Best Roxborough Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,538 students in the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Roxborough are Green Woods Charter School, Amy Nw and Lankenau High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
468 Domino Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-6337
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Amy Nw
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3460
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Lankenau High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Spring Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3420
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Shawmont School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
535 Shawmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3440
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Roxborough High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6498 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA include Green Woods Charter School, Amy Nw and Lankenau High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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