One officer was punched in the face several times, causing him to fall to the ground where the mob continued their assault, kicking him in the head.
He was taken to hospital as a precaution after suffering serious bruising, the Metropolitan Police said.
His female colleague was punched in the jaw when she tried to rescue him.
Several witnesses are said to have filmed the attack in New Cross, southeast London.
It began at 4pm on 9 November when the officers, who had been on patrol in Goodwood Road near the junction with New Cross Road, saw a teenager hiding a large knife.
As they attempted to search him, the group of schoolchildren turned on them.
"I'm appealing to anyone who witnessed this shocking attack on two officers to come forward and speak with us, particularly anyone with mobile phone footage of the incident," Detective Sergeant Jenny White from Lewisham police said.
"It happened at a very busy time of the day and there would have been a large number of people in the area.
"These officers go to work every day to keep the public safe and this demonstrates the dangers the police can face while carrying out these duties."
A 15-year-old boy has been bailed until mid-December after being arrested at the scene on suspicion of actual bodily harm.
Anyone with information is asked to call Lewisham police on 020 8284 8365.
Alternatively, they can ring Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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