The John Hancock Demonstration Elementary School

Grades: K-8
Students: 895
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 357:1
Certified Teachers: 98%
Community Reviews
18 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
6/10
Test Scores
5/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
7/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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I graduated a couple years ago. I am now a junior, graduating in 2027. This school has given me the best learning experience I had. I am thankful that I attended both the elementary and middle school. The teachers and staff members aren’t just co-workers but treat each other like a family. It’s abso
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Posted by a community member on 4/2/2026
Kids are wild her. Staff has no control. But they do get off for Chinese new year...
Posted by a parent on 2/19/2026
I love this school. The principal is outstanding.
Posted by a parent on 2/6/2018
This school is wonderful, it is filled with wonderful teachers and staff.The Principal is o.k., he lacks people skills. He is not very friendly with the parent's & speaks to us like we are one of the student's, for this reason they do not have alot of voluteer's in the building which they need since
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Posted by a parent on 11/23/2014
My daughter's school is John Hancock Demonstration School in NE Philly. This is the one of the best schools in Philly, which is surprising in the Phila Public School District. Mr. Griffin, the Principal, is awesome, hand-on and so caring of all the kids that attend.
Posted by a parent on 4/29/2014

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Philadelphia schools - The John Hancock Demonstration Elementary School is located at 3700 Morrell Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19114. The John Hancock Demonstration Elementary School is in the The School District of Philadelphia. The John Hancock Demonstration Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-8.

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