2019 Best Magnet Schools in the Philadelphia AreaAbout this List

Julia R. Masterman Secondary School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 5-12
• 208 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+

• 1,190 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Downingtown STEM Academy

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

Senior: Overall, I have had an incredibly positive experience at the Downingtown STEM Academy! I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend this high school, as the opportunities it has opened up for me over the past four years are absolutely unmatched. It's one of the top public high schools in PA for a reason! The academics are rigorous, yet the teachers are incredibly supportive and will go the extra mile to ensure students are successful. I feel very well prepared for college after my experiences in the IB programme! If there is anything truly negative to say about the school, there is a very observable stress culture that lingers throughout the student body. The workload is already intense and many students face considerable academic pressures (internally and externally instigated). Fortunately, however, teachers and admin are actively working on sustaining a more positive school culture.
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• A+

• 791 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central High School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 1,182 reviews

Junior: Central High School is an incredibly unique experience. It has been ranked the most diverse high school in America, which is my favorite thing about it. Every year, "International Day" celebrates cultures from all over the world. Almost every Central student graduates fully prepared for the academic rigor of college, but this preparedness is achieved by the perpetuation of constant and often artificial stress. The workload is intense and inflexible. However, it forces students to work hard and have grit, and Central graduates have an immense sense of pride and accomplishment. It is an academically strong and socially unique school.
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• A+

• 2,316 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

CAB Calloway School of the Arts

• Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE
• 6-12
• 169 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+

• 942 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bucks County Montessori Charter School

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

• A

• 192 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Science Leadership Academy

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

Alum: I am a alumni of Science Leadership Academy. Choosing this school was one of the best choices of my life. The environment is safe and diverse, full of faculty and staff who love to educate tomorrow's leaders. SLA is a project-based school that believes in inquiry, research, collaboration, presentation, and reflection. Each student is equipped with a laptop to complete all of their assignments (My class received Macbook pros, however, we have a partnership with Dell so the students receive Chrome books). SLA does not use many textbooks because it believes that the internet has a vast amount of information (it has to be credible though). MY high school not only prepared me for college, but prepared me for the world by offering me many opportunities! Overall, I highly recommend SLA for the best high school experience.
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• A

• 489 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Conrad Schools of Science

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

Senior: I have enjoyed in my four years as a high school student at Conrad Schools of Science the great academics and community. I have made many friends at this school and have enjoyed all of the extracurricular activities offered, and have achieved great academic success. This is definitely a school that I will miss after graduation!
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• A

• 1,174 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Academy at Palumbo

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 435 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

• 900 Students
• 22:1 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-

• 809 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush

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

Parent: This is my 4th and final year as a parent of a Rush student. Excellent experience! When attending school events, I have been impressed with the school culture --- shown by the fun and warmth exuding from all the students. My daughter's change from a good student in a good grade school to an excellent student is certainly her achievement, but one that has to at the very least, partially credited to the school. Even when reporting a concern or issue, the responses have been quick and definitely service oriented. I think parents should believe that if their children can get accepted by this school, they will be safe and in a positive, nurturing environment.
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• A-

• 606 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carver High School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 7-12
• 293 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+

• 900 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 5-12
• 111 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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• B+

• 572 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

William W. Bodine High School

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

Senior: Compared to other schools located in North Philadelphia, Bodine High School stands out! In all of my years in public school this is the first school I have been to where teachers actually care. The teachers and staff are practically like family. The academic rigor was hard but extremely worth it. The clubs and sports are fun. Overall amazing 4 years!
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• B+

• 510 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Creative & Performing Arts High School

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

Junior: I’ve been able to pursue arts that I am interested in and have support of peers as well as teachers. CAPA has offered numerous resources towards being able to execute various projects and is a safe environment to collaborate with peers and receive creative feedback. CAPA is also a very diverse school with students coming from all around the city of Philadelphia, as well as a handful outside of the district, which allows for a very welcoming and creative environment. The teachers are also very respectful and encouraging when it comes to various projects and offer an abundance of ways to learn as well as additional help if one is falling behind. CAPA is a welcoming environment that is a safe haven for creative or preforming artists all around Philadelphia.
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• B

• 710 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Girls High School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 511 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!
Read 511 Reviews

• B

• 1,044 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bell Oaks Elementary School

• Bellmawr Public School District, NJ
• 5-8
• 1 review

• B

• 443 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School

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

• B-

• 440 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ethel M. Burke Elementary School

• Bellmawr Public School District, NJ
• K-4

• B-

• 275 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber

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

Senior: A wonderful diverse community! The education here is good, and teachers genuinely care about their students.
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• B-

• 475 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

W.B. Saul High School

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

Alum: My experience at Saul was one of the best experiences of my life. I made great relationships with both the students and the teachers. I met so many interesting people and went on so many interesting trips. The variety of clubs at the school making it easy to get involved. They offer four majors; Food,Horticulture, Animal and Environmental Sciences. I majored in food science and I advise anyone interested in the food industry to join this school. Everything was hands on preparing you for your future career. I also received a servsafe certificate which which my teacher did a very good job preparing me for.The smallness of the school makes it easier to know the people around you and make connections with upperclassmen. One thing I would change if I had a chance is to make the student’s major classes shorter. It was so easy to get bored and awaiting the time for dismissal made students unable to concentrate. All in all, I do not regret going there for high school..
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• B-

• 554 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bellmawr Park Elementary School

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

• B-

• 455 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Constitution High School

• Philadelphia City School District, PA
• 9-12
• 116 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+

• 372 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Parkway Center City High School

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

Sophomore: My experience in Parkway was challenging. The schedule is different from any highschool in Philadelphia,but instead it is similar to a colllege schedule. There are some colllege course at community college for free; it is a great opportunity and I happened to take one next year. There are some downside to the school. For example, the school is financially unstable. The school is dirty most of the time. To conclude, Parkway is a great highschool academically, but lacks in other activities.
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• C+

• 562 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy

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

Alum: Currently serving as a CAMVA alumnus, I can safely say that this high school has provided me with an experience that was not only beneficial to my academic growth but personal development and overall well-being as well. Although the resources for education were substandard, the memories and passion for performing and creative arts were abundant!
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• C+

• 324 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Franklin Learning Center

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

Alum: During my years at Franklin Learning Center I learned a lot. From getting certified in First-Aid, CPR and Medical Assisting to making lifelong friends and connections. The diversity in the school also taught me a lot about different cultures and learning where people come from. I had a good 4 years of high school! The only thing that sucked was the food.
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• C+

• 871 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio