Use the interactive Philadelphia elementary school catchment map below to explore public elementary school catchment areas in and around Center City Philadelphia. Also called school boundaries, these catchment areas help identify the designated neighborhood elementary school associated with a particular location.
Because school boundaries and enrollment details can change by school year, I recommend confirming the current designated school for a specific address using the School District of Philadelphia’s official school finder.
Interactive Philadelphia School Catchment Map
Tip: Zoom in, then click a shaded area to see the assigned elementary school name.
How to Use the Interactive Philadelphia School Catchment Map
How do I find a school catchment?
Zoom into the neighborhood or blocks you’re considering, then click inside a shaded catchment area. The interactive map will display the elementary school associated with that area. Use greatschools.org to compare schools.
How do I confirm the designated school for an address?
Use the map as a starting point for your research, then confirm the current designated school for a specific property using the School District of Philadelphia’s official school finder. Catchment boundaries, enrollment policies, and grade configurations can change.
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Understanding Philadelphia School Catchments
What is a Philadelphia school catchment area?
A school catchment is a geographic area associated with a designated neighborhood public school. A property’s address generally determines its catchment, although enrollment policies and individual circumstances can affect school placement. Always verify the current designated school directly with the School District of Philadelphia.
Are school catchments the same as school boundaries?
The terms are often used interchangeably in Philadelphia. “Catchment” generally refers to the geographic attendance area associated with a particular neighborhood school, while “school boundary” describes the geographic line defining that area.
Can Philadelphia school catchments change?
Yes. Catchment boundaries, enrollment policies, and grade configurations can change over time. The maps on this page are provided for general research and planning, so the designated school for a specific address should always be confirmed through the School District of Philadelphia.
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Elementary school boundary information is provided for general reference and planning. Boundaries and enrollment details can change by school year. Confirm the designated school for a specific address using the School District of Philadelphia’s official school finder.