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Childs George W School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 1599 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA 19146.0

(215)400-7950

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2/10
#1317
Rank 1317 out of 1,545
Top 85%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1226 · 21st percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1324 · 14th percentile
Science1/10 · #1310 · 7th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

George W. Childs School sits in the 19146 zip code, a part of South Philly that blends longtime rowhouse residents with newer families drawn to the neighborhood's walkability and proximity to Point Breeze and Graduate Hospital. The school has a notably strong science program that punches well above its overall ranking, making it a potential fit for families with kids who light up around hands-on discovery and STEM-style learning. For parents invested in being close to the school community and getting involved at the ground level, Childs offers that kind of close-knit, neighborhood-school feel that's increasingly hard to find in a big city district.

Student Demographics

233 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
98 (42%)
Hispanic
66 (28%)
Asian
44 (19%)
White
14 (6%)
Multiple Races
10 (4%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners59 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged195 (84%)
Students with Disabilities51 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

471
Enrollment
33.3
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 Programs10/10 · #18 · 99th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found