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Best schools in Philadelphia

3 tracked schools · average editorial score 69.5/100

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Best 300

1Best 300 school in Philadelphia

The flagship Best 300 — schools operating at or near the international frontier.

Julia R. Masterman Secondary School
American75.7/100

Julia R. Masterman Secondary School

Philadelphia, United States

8
Day
— kindergarten / yr

Challengers 300

1Challengers 300 school in Philadelphia

Ranks 301–600. Strong programmes closing the gap to the flagship 300.

William Penn Charter School
American72.3/100

William Penn Charter School

Philadelphia, United States

New
Day
$39,938 avg / yr

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26 Nov

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26 Nov

Thanksgiving

21 Dec – 1 Jan

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