For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 394 students in 19118, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,987 private students). 17% of all K-12 students in 19118, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 19118, PA is John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 19118 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19118, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19118, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 400-3360
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 400-3360
Gr: K-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19118, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19118, PA include John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts And Sciences.
How many public schools are located in 19118?
1 public schools are located in 19118.
What percentage of students in 19118 go to public school?
17% of all K-12 students in 19118 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19118?
19118 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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