For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 809 students in the neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Rittenhouse Square is Independence Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
Gr: K-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA include Independence Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).