For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 7,612 students in 19116, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19116, PA are Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School, Philadelphia Academy Charter School and Loesche William H School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19116 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19116, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19116, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Grades: K-12
| 1,486 students
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Grades: K-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #33.
Loesche William H School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
595 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3020
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3020
Grades: PK-5
| 1,166 students
Rank: #44.
Comly Watson School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3010
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3010
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #55.
Mast Community Cs Ii
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6238 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Grades: K-12
| 1,895 students
Rank: #66.
Mast Community Cs Iii
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Crown Way (12345 Roosevelt B
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Grades: K-9
| 1,307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19116, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19116, PA include Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School, Philadelphia Academy Charter School and Loesche William H School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19116?
6 public elementary schools are located in 19116.
What is the racial composition of students in 19116?
19116 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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