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Elementary Schools

Bridesburg School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 2824 Jenks St, Philadelphia, PA 19137.0

(215)400-7240

3/10
#1218
Rank 1218 out of 1,545
Top 79%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1134 · 27th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1239 · 20th percentile
Science2/10 · #1226 · 13th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bridesburg School sits in one of Philadelphia's quieter, tight-knit riverside neighborhoods — a working-class community along the Delaware that feels more like a small town than a big city. The school serves a close community of families who tend to put down roots here, and while test scores sit below state averages, there's a real sense of neighborhood identity that defines the experience. Families drawn to Bridesburg tend to value that local, familiar feel over the bustle of more central Philadelphia neighborhoods.

Student Demographics

363 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
277 (76%)
Hispanic
48 (13%)
Multiple Races
18 (5%)
African American
13 (4%)
Asian
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged274 (75%)
Students with Disabilities81 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

525
Enrollment
37.2
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #490 · 69th percentile

101 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found