Best 19119 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,241 students in 19119, PA (there are 7 private schools, serving 371 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 19119, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19119, PA are Henry Charles W School, Houston Henry E School and Emlen Eleanor C School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19119 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19119, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 19119, PA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry Charles W School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Carpenter Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3480
Gr: K-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Houston Henry E School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Rural Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3490
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Emlen Eleanor C School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 Chew Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3470
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19119 Pennsylvania

19119, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Covenent/burke Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-0390
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 19119, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19119, PA include Henry Charles W School, Houston Henry E School and Emlen Eleanor C School.
How many public schools are located in 19119?
3 public schools are located in 19119.
What percentage of students in 19119 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 19119 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19119?
19119 public schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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