2020 Best Magnet Schools in the Philadelphia AreaAbout this List

Julia R. Masterman Secondary School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 5-12
• 229 reviews

Freshman: I've been in Masterman since fifth grade and I can surely say that this school will really push you to be successful. Many of the teachers don't stress kids with amounts of useless homework and only give when necessary. Although the school is so small, you get to know and create strong bonds with the teachers and staff. It really does make you feel connected with everyone and one big family! I wished there was more diversity though because it's mostly a lot of white and asian kids than other races. I love the placement of the school since it's right above center city and close to a bunch of places to eat and the subway. I definitely recommend your kids coming here!
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• A+

• 1,197 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Downingtown STEM Academy

• Downingtown Area School District, PA
• 9-12
• 75 reviews

Alum: Overall my experience at STEM was amazing! The majority of the teachers there truly care about the students and their education, and pride themselves on providing a unique approach to teaching compared to regular, non-magnet high schools. The small number of students enrolled there gives the school a close knit feel that helps everyone be closer. I can honestly say that it was unlike any other high school experience, which I can judge not only off of just seeing the way STEM is different but by having siblings who attended the regular district high school (East). The IB program is very challenging, but the supportive environment makes it possible to succeed, and it looks great for colleges. The only downfall is you cant pad your GPA by taking AP or community college courses, and if youre an athlete, you'll have to travel to your home school every day just to get to practice. But I'd say it's worth it!
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• A+

• 815 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central High School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 1,238 reviews

Alum: Central is a phenomenal school and I would definitely recommend it to people who are in search of a good high school. Although the syllabus can be challenging and the workload torturous, the school makes up for it with its various extracurricular activities, freedom for students, and great teachers. The schoolwork is very rigorous and be prepared for some late nights and early mornings

I didn't like the lack of air conditioning in the school and the lockers as all of them are sized differently. Also, the school is in a bad area but always travel with your friends and you're good to go. The lunch periods are always fun as you are allowed to sit anywhere (as long as it is in the school). The students are also very welcoming and no, Freshman Friday isn't as bad as it sounds.

Overall, it's a great school and I recommend it to anyone who is willing to make some sacrifices for the sake of an amazing education. Go 272!
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• A+

• 2,371 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

CAB Calloway School of the Arts

• Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE
• 6-12
• 180 reviews

Parent: CAB is perhaps the only school I have known where students work in harmony and collaboration instead of getting into cut throat! As a parent it is most important to me that my children experience and learn life to be a journey and not a competition and have the ability to contemplate the impermanence and interdependence of life, for the betterment of humankind. My hats off and a huge thanks to Cab’s Faculty! You’re Awesome!
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• A+

• 936 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bucks County Montessori Charter School

• Public School
• Fairless HIlls, PA
• K-6
• 1 review

Middle School Student: I've been to this school trust me teachers have to take summer training every year to improve. They also have a lot of different varieties of work, they also use materials which then get stuck in your head if your a first grader they start teaching you third grade things which really levels you up and helps in in middle and high school.
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• A+

• 195 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Conrad Schools of Science

• Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE
• 6-12
• 160 reviews

Senior: I have attended Conrad Schools of Science since the 7th grade, and I am extremely grateful for my entire experience. Throughout my time at Conrad, I have built relationships with many of the students and teachers, always having someone there for advice and support. I played on the varsity volleyball team where I was captain for two years, along with varsity basketball and track. Conrad offers pathways which include bio-technology, animal science, computer science, nursing, and biomedical science which recur on your schedule every year of high school and help shape student’s interests and guide them for their future occupations. I believe that more artistic classes would improve student's creativity and problem solving abilities. Conrad has a band, but I think that students and their test scores would both benefit if they had the opportunity to take art classes.
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• A

• 1,168 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rosa International Middle School

• Cherry Hill School District, NJ
• 6-8
• 9 reviews

Alum: I loved this place so much. The teachers were extremely nice, the students there are awesome (mostly), the athletics are great, and the work is challenging yet very helpful for high school. The only bad thing is the poor condition of the school, however it's not horrible and it didn't affect my experience too much.
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• A

• 801 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Science Leadership Academy

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 268 reviews

Senior: Science Leadership Academy's environment has allowed me to fully develop as a student and as a person getting ready for the real world. SLA allows students to be their unapologetic selves while also teaching them to appropriately address certain problems. The school teaches us how to collaborate, present, and reflect on all work. It's a great school!
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• A

• 498 Students
• 33:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Academy at Palumbo

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 460 reviews

Senior: My experience at Academy at Palumbo was a very memorable one! The school has a lot to offer, such as clubs and sports. You also have the opportunities to start your won club. There are many staff/administration that is available to help you with whatever you may need. The school is also in an overall, good (safe)/welcoming neighborhood.
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• A-

• 916 Students
• 43:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 5-12
• 118 reviews

Senior: GAMP is an amazing place to learn and grow as a student. It is a very small school with around 600 students for grades 5-12 but it can be a very strong community. The music program here is great with lots of opportunities to showcase all kinds of talent. The academics here are very good with lots of good teachers especially in the high school who are willing to work with you and be your biggest advocate. A downside I would consider is that there aren’t a wide array of AP classes to take. And the ones offered are very selective. But otherwise Academic are great. The building itself is amazing with half of it being somewhat newly renovated and the old building being pretty clean with air conditioning in every room. Overall, a great school!
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• A-

• 614 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 304 reviews

Senior: At first I was really scared to go to Rush due to it’s diversity of people with many different cultures and customs thinking that I wouldn’t fit in; but also because I thought that I wasn’t talented enough compared to everyone else around me, since it’s a performing arts school. Now that I am a senior in high school, I can finally say that my experience was life changing. I am not scared of anything anymore and people accepted me for who I am. I totally recommend coming to Rush if you are looking for a school with accepting students that are very diverse, amazing teachers who work really hard to teach the subjects we need to learn everyday, good food and so much more!
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• A-

• 627 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carver High School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 7-12
• 304 reviews

Junior: The teachers are nice and understanding. They really care about your learning and improving as a student and they want you to succeed. The counselors are always helpful and very resourceful! The staff as a whole are nice. The lunch, I believe, is about average. Most of the meals are enjoyable. There is a wide range of clubs and sports at this school. The academics are difficult for sure, but the teachers are always there to help and push you to do better. Overall this school is great, especially if you are interested in a STEM career. There are many opportunities to be involved in anything STEM at this school.
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• B+

• 889 Students
• 33:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

William W. Bodine High School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 191 reviews

Junior: The teachers are great! This school is very diverse! The curriculum is very challenging but if you are determined than it will be easy. The staff are very nice and welcoming. Bodine is a very small place. If you go here, you will have a lot of fun.
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• B

• 513 Students
• 33:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 20 reviews

Parent: I am very happy to have my son attend this school. A high quality education encompasses many things that are important to me. Great teachers, safety, inclusiveness, and a great curriculum lead the list. My son is challenged to do his very best. He is being taught responsibility daily. He is being prepared for college!
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• B

• 482 Students
• 34:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Girls High School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 530 reviews

Junior: Girls High is a very welcoming and home like place. Especially considering when you become a student you are immediately acknowledged as a fellow sister and to staff as a daughter. Girls High has so many fun events, like contest where classes compete against each other for 2 days. If you want a great education and to have fun in the process, Girls High is definitely the school for you!
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• B

• 983 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Creative & Performing Arts High School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 245 reviews

Senior: Going here was a very interesting and unique high school experience, and it opened my mind. Despite them being underfunded, they do the best with the tools they have and the arts and creative departments are very engaging and developed. Many of the departments, the dance department especially, have a wide network of successful alumni which can help you further your career post high school. Some of the academic departments are a bit underdeveloped, but with extra funding and engaged teachers, those departments could be improved drastically. Overall, I would say that the school itself is very unique and special, but they need more support from the district to go that extra mile.
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• B

• 703 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Parkway Center City High School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 167 reviews

Senior: If you want to be challenged academically, then attending this school is a must! At Parkway Center City Middle College you are encouraged to rise above your self-expectations, and follow a path of unknown brilliance that you never knew you had. The faculty at PCCMC is not the best, but the education they provide is remarkably tremendous. Personally, I did not enjoy my high school years at PCCMC because there was a huge shift throughout the whole school. That shift hindered us as students, but looking back now I realize even though it was a rough journey I learned a lot from it. I've experienced both emotional and educational growth.
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• B-

• 476 Students
• 36:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bellmawr Park Elementary School

• Bellmawr Public School District, NJ
• PK, K-4

• B-

• 477 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ethel M. Burke Elementary School

• Bellmawr Public School District, NJ
• K-4

• C+

• 275 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School

• Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE
• K-5

• C+

• 460 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Constitution High School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 124 reviews

Alum: Constitution High School was like a great big family! Although with every family comes disagreements and issues. My teachers there were always so caring and nurturing, there was never a reason for someone to be failing. If someone didn't understand something or just needed that extra help, there was a teacher and a friend there for you. We had the options of staying back a class, staying after school, whatever worked best for you worked best for them. They would literally put their lives on hold for us, their children. The students themselves were also hard workers, especially the athletes. Now, there were a few things we could have improved in. We definitely could have had more groups and clubs. Groups and clubs are great to keep young teenagers out of the streets and busy in school. I loved high school, especially mines. I would definitely recommend my high school to any middle schooler. Great family and a great location which also came with it's perks!
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• C+

• 391 Students
• 28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bell Oaks Elementary School

• Bellmawr Public School District, NJ
• 5-8
• 2 reviews

• C+

• 467 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Franklin Learning Center

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 229 reviews

Senior: Overall, FLC is a great school. The academics are set to challenge the students and provide the best form of education. The staff and student body are very welcoming, which makes transitioning into the school as a newcomer very easy. The school is also very diverse. There are a wide variety of ethnicities at FLC, as well as different types of majors to choose from. However, there are some downsides to the school. There have been some problems that could potentially impact the health of those who enter the building. However, the school district has been doing their best to resolve these issues. Also, I think the school lacks resources to better students education. I believe that with better technology and better classroom settings, students will be able to thrive. These downsides do not compare to how great FLC is and if you are looking for a school where people care about your education and want you to become the best version of yourself, then I highly recommend this school.
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• C+

• 879 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy

• Camden City Public Schools, NJ
• 6-12
• 16 reviews

Senior: Creative arts was amazing. The environment was so welcoming and encouraging and I would recommend it to anyone. The instrumental program in my opinion is the best, but I could be biased. The teacher gives real life advice and really pushed me to the best of my ability. I will attribute definitely some of my future success to him. Creative Arts I was a good decision the only change I would say is for them to expand to be a bigger school!
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• C+

• 345 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

W.B. Saul High School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 155 reviews

Senior: My four years at saul have been amazing. My teachers always push me to be the best student I can and I can truly say that I've had many opportunities to better myself because of my teachers. The administrators are very involved with the day to day affairs involving the students. Saul is a great school to go to if you don't want to go to college since it prepares you to go straight into the workforce, however, it still has a great college acceptance rate.
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• C+

• 499 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio