Best Teacher in Philadelphia

2023: Philadelphia Voted Omar Ali – Northeast High School Best Teacher! Omar Ali – Northeast High School 1601 Cottman Avenue (215) 728-5018 nehs.philasd.org Omar Ali was a 2019 recipient of The Lindback Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award and continues to shine as a dedicated teacher at Northeast High. Ali teaches video game development, web design, and…

Best College or University in Philadelphia

2023: Philadelphia Voted Drexel University Best College or University! Drexel University 3141 Chestnut Street (215) 895-2000 drexel.edu Since 1891, Drexel University has been one of the most prestigious colleges in the country. With a fantastic 9:1 student to teacher ratio, students can feel confident that their needs will be met by the faculty. Drexel is…

Best Beauty School in Philadelphia

2023: Philadelphia Voted Final Touch Barber Academy Best Beauty School! Final Touch Barber Academy 925 Spring Garden Street (267) 446-1267 finaltouchbarberacademy.com The Final Touch Barber Academy, located right on Spring Garden Street, has made it its mission to provide educational opportunities in the professional field of Barbering to students of all backgrounds. Not only that,…

Best Catholic School in Philadelphia

At Metro Philly’s Best, we believe that our readers know best. That’s why we ask them to nominate their favorite local businesses and institutions in Philadelphia. After counting the votes, we are proud to announce the winner of the Best Catholic School in Philadelphia. Get ready to be inspired by the top-ranked school that offers…

Best College President in Philadelphia

2023: Philadelphia Voted JoAnne Epps – Temple University Best College President! JoAnne Epps – Temple University 1330 Polett Walk (215) 204-7405 temple.edu The late JoAnne Epps was a fierce advocate for educational accessibility, affordability, and was a leader in times of change for the university. Epps was named President in April 2023 and spent over…

Best College Sports Coach in Philadelphia

2023: Philadelphia Voted James Franklin – Penn State Best College Sports Coach! James Franklin – Penn State State College (814) 865-4700 gopsusports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/james-franklin/1209 Coach Franklin leads the Nittany Lions for the 10th season. The 2022 season ended with a Rose Bowl victory for the first time since 1994 and led to the team entering the 2023…

Best Adult Education in Philadelphia

2023: Philadelphia Voted Temple University Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative Best Adult Education! Temple University Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative 2026 North Broad Street (215) 204-0677 templelnpwi.org Temple University’s Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative is designed to increase the access and utilization of high-impact employment and training opportunities. LNPWI provides job training and career readiness…

Best Private School in Philadelphia

2023: Philadelphia Voted Roman Catholic High School Best Private School! Roman Catholic High School 301 N Broad Street (215) 627-1270 romancatholichs.com Roman Catholic High School continues to be a beacon of faith and excellence, guided by their mission to prepare young men to be leaders in their academic and social communities, who will always strive…

Best Nursery School in Philadelphia

2023: Philadelphia Voted Chesterbrook Academy Preschool Best Nursery School! Chesterbrook Academy Preschool 510 Walnut Street (215) 592-8257 chesterbrookacademy.com Chesterbrook Academy Preschool, located in Washington Square, provides a safe, nurturing environment that allows children to develop socially, physically, and emotionally. Accredited by the NAEYC, this preschool prepares children ages six weeks to kindergarten to succeed in…