For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,105 students in 19147, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 231 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 19147, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19147, PA are Academy At Palumbo, Meredith William M School and Creative And Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19147 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19147, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19147, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy At Palumbo
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8130
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,117 students
Rank: #22.
Meredith William M School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7990
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7990
Grades: K-8
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Creative And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8140
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8140
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #44.
Christopher Columbus Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
South Building, 1242-46 S 13th
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Grades: K-8
| 861 students
Rank: #55.
Vare-washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1198 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Grades: PK-8
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Nebinger George W School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Carpenter St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Grades: PK-8
| 527 students
Rank: #88.
Kirkbride Eliza B School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Grades: PK-8
| 513 students
19147, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1198 South 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 952-6209
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 952-6209
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19147, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19147, PA include Academy At Palumbo, Meredith William M School and Creative And Performing Arts.
How many public schools are located in 19147, PA?
8 public schools are located in 19147, PA.
What percentage of students in 19147, PA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 19147, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19147, PA?
19147, PA public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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