For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,179 students in 19103, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 954 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 19103, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19103, PA are Greenfield Albert M School, Inquiry Charter School and Freire Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19103 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19103, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19103, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Albert M School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Grades: K-8
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Belmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Grades: 5-12
| 953 students
Rank: #44.
Russell Byers Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: #55.
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: #66.
Belmont Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4030 Brown Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Grades: K-12
| 945 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19103, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19103, PA include Greenfield Albert M School, Inquiry Charter School and Freire Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 19103?
6 public schools are located in 19103.
What percentage of students in 19103 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 19103 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19103?
19103 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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