Key Francis Scott School

The great school rating gives this school no justice. This is a neighborhood school and is one of the best in the area. My family and I have attended this school and now my son. He started his journey here since kindergarten and the teachers I have no issues with any of his teachers. Communications with teachers, front office and the principle has been pleasant and I am very keen on communication. Great school with teachers who are focused on the students growth and well-being.

I attended this institution and my family members still attend this school. The neighborhood has aged and changed, but we still meet and see great teachers who try to teach children a diverse skillset while teaching and trying to provide the kids with a good education to move onwards to the next chapter of their academic and professional growth.

Francis Scott Key school is definitely one of the best kept secrets in the Philly. It is easy to be number one when you enroll only the cream of the crop, yet this school does well despite the obstacles thanks to hard work and determination by the teachers, principal, volunteers and parents. The school offers support services to enhance learning and it also offers various clubs and activities. The gifted program is top notch and the MG students will be competing nationally in ExploraVision. They also offer Robotics and publish a School Newspaper. Golf, Ball Room Dancing, American Girl Book Club, Reading Olympics, Junior Fire Fighter Program, First In Math, Accelerated Reading, Instrumental Music, and intramural sports are just some of the clubs & activities offered. Some students will have the opportunity to participate in a school play and others will perform a choral ensemble at the Bourse Building. They are also a finalist for the National Title 1 Distinguished School Awards. No doubt about it, this is one terrific school!!

One of the best schools in South Philadelphia. This school has made some major changes and tremendous progress and is one of the top schools in the entire district. They are competing with Masterman for the National Title 1 Distinguished School Awards for PA. The school offers a whole host of opportunities for children now - Golf, Ball Room Dancing, Intramural Sports, Book Clubs, Reading Olympics, Jr. Fire Fighter Program, and Gold Key Incentive Programs to name a few. They also offer support services for the ESOL students as well as after school support services. Parental involvement is starting to pick up and it really makes a difference. With the cooperative effort of the dedicated teachers and parents, this school is definitely a rising star.