Choosing a Philadelphia High School (for SY 2024-2025)
There are many things to consider when selecting a high school. GreatPhillySchools has this timeline to help Philadelphia families complete the process.
August 10, 2023
GreatPhillySchools Ratings Methodology (2021)
Curious about how we calculate our ratings? Check out our methodology.
October 29, 2021
Choosing an Elementary/Middle School
Is your child beginning or enrolling in elementary/middle school? Get a head start by learning about the process for choosing schools in Philadelphia!
October 28, 2021
Choosing the Best Early Childhood Program for Your Child
Finding good child care is hard. But it is definitely worth the extra time to find the right program for your child. In addition to knowing that the people caring for your child will treat him/her as you do, it’s important to know how they will help your child learn and develop. Read on for tips to finding the right place for your child.
October 20, 2021
Affording Private School in Philadelphia
While private schools are tuition-based, scholarship aid is often available. Learn more about affording the best private school education in Philadelphia!
September 29, 2021
Apply Philly Charter Participating Schools
Find out which Philly charter schools are accepting applications for the upcoming school year and apply using one simple application on Apply Philly Charter!
September 23, 2021
Charter Schools with Rolling Admissions
If you missed the application deadline for charter schools, check out these schools with rolling admissions or year-round enrollment.
September 9, 2021
Open Seats for the 2022-23 School Year
If you’re still searching for a school for this school year some schools still have availability for the 2021-22 school year. Learn more here!
September 9, 2021
High Academic Growth Schools
Learn more about schools we acknowledge as having "High Academic Growth" due to making significant strides in math and reading over the last three years.
August 16, 2021
Applying to Pre-K Counts, Head Start & Bright Futures
Pre-K Counts, Head Start, and Bright Futures are free, quality preschool programs in Philadelphia available to low-income families. Learn more!
June 16, 2021
Searching for Philadelphia Schools on GreatPhillySchools
Learn about public, charter, and private K-12 schools, see great schools ratings and understand when to apply and what to look for in a great school!
June 14, 2021
Apply Philly Charter
Families can apply to many participating charter schools with one easy application. The application deadline is Monday, January 25, 2021. Learn more here!
May 28, 2021
