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Elementary Schools

Franklin Benjamin School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 5735 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120.0

(215)400-3760

1/10
#1443
Rank 1443 out of 1,545
Top 93%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1374 · 11th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1464 · 5th percentile
Science1/10 · #1352 · 4th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Franklin Benjamin School sits in the heart of Northeast Philadelphia, a dense, working-class neighborhood where families tend to put down roots and stay for generations. The school's science scores in particular stand out as a quiet strength, which might appeal to parents hoping to nurture kids with a curiosity for hands-on learning. Families looking for a neighborhood school with a tight-knit community feel — rather than a magnet or selective program — will find Franklin Benjamin embedded in the kind of block-by-block Philadelphia culture that defines this part of the city.

Student Demographics

365 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
188 (52%)
Hispanic
138 (38%)
Asian
23 (6%)
Multiple Races
12 (3%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners96 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged313 (86%)
Students with Disabilities51 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

571
Enrollment
40.4
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 Programs9/10 · #214 · 87th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found