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Best Elementary Schools in PHILADELPHIA, PA
2026 List

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We collect the data from government agencies and also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others.. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Best Elementary Schools in PHILADELPHIA, PA
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Philadelphia’s educational landscape is a powerhouse of "Eds and Meds," with 30+higher education institutions serving 120,000+ students. The University of Pennsylvania and Temple University drive globally, with UPenn’s budget exceeding $1.3 billion in 2026. This fuels a workforce where 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, a rise from the past decade. In the K-12 sector, the District of Philadelphia, the nation’s 8th largest, serves 197,000 students. Graduation rates have reached 83.9%. Despite challenges, with 31% of families below the poverty line, the city shows strong growth in middle-school math. In 2026, initiatives focus on standardized STEM curricula and state-backed mental health funding to bridge long-standing equity gaps. Philadelphia also has the best middle schools. Read more