Overview

Sharswood George School is a public school in Philadelphia, PA. It is one of 220 schools in The School District of Philadelphia.

School Rating

Sharswood George School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Pennsylvania with the same grade levels.
5/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

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Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

2300 South 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
School leader: Ms Leigh McLinden
(215) 400-8270
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School attendance zone
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