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Elementary Schools

John Story Jenks Academy for t

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County

5/10
#886
Rank 886 out of 1,545
Top 57%
English Language Arts7/10 · #568 · 63rd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #1025 · 34th percentile
Science3/10 · #1045 · 26th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Jenks Academy sits in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Chestnut Hill-adjacent Germantown, an area known for its tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and strong community identity. The school shows real strengths in English, which may appeal to families who prioritize literacy and communication skills, though math and science scores suggest those subjects are still a work in progress. Families rooted in the neighborhood who value a school with local character and a community-oriented feel will find Jenks worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

244 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
204 (84%)
White
18 (7%)
Hispanic
9 (4%)
Multiple Races
9 (4%)
Asian
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged159 (65%)
Students with Disabilities35 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

394
Enrollment
27.9
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio