Southwark School

Grades: PK-8
Students: 978
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 473:1
Certified Teachers: 97%
Community Reviews
6 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
4/10
Test Scores
5/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
8/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Southwark School
The school needs professional teachers! The environment is not safe ( to much bullying)Lack of hygiene!
Posted by a parent on 9/5/2023
As a longtime volunteer and neighbor of the school, I have witnessed the excellence of the leadership and the collaboration with the surrounding neighborhood and civic association that makes this school what it is. Between their robust Friends of Southwark support network, the dedication of the staf
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Posted by a community member on 6/24/2021
If you live in South Philly you know the popularity of the Spanish immersion program at Southwark, and if you have a school age child, you're likely familiar with the mystery that surrounds the admission process. There is no clear info anywhere on registering for the program, gain admission, or even
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Posted by a community member on 3/10/2021
Southwark Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA. A gem of a school, with amazing kids and families, a community standing behind it, and in need of a playground, funding for more translation services, and funding/resources for out of school time activities to make it excellent.
Posted by a parent on 10/8/2013
I had the pleasure of volunteering at this school at the start of the 2013-2014 school year and I was impressed! The staff, children and parents were all very warm and welcoming. There is a new principal at the school who is very dedicated to the kids and the neighborhood. With the help of parents a
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Posted by a community member on 10/8/2013

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Philadelphia schools - Southwark School is located at 1835 South 9th Street, Philadelphia PA 19148. Southwark School is in the The School District of Philadelphia. Southwark School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-8.

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