The John M. Patterson School is a historic American elementary school located in the Penrose neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

History and architectural features

Designed by Irwin T. Catharine, this historic structure was built between 1920 and 1921. It is a three-story, eight-bay by three-bay, brick building that sits on a raised stone basement. Designed in the Colonial Revival-style, it features a large center entrance, stone coping, and a parapet.

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.