For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,300 students in 19120, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 894 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 19120, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19120, PA are Universal Creighton Charter School, Finletter Thomas K School and Olney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19120 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19120, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19120, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Universal Creighton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Gr: K-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Finletter Thomas K School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6101 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Gr: PK-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Olney Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 N Water St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3790
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3790
Gr: K-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Washington Grover Jr School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3820
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3820
Gr: 5-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Feltonville Intermediate School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
238 E Wyoming Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3730
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3730
Gr: 3-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Benjamin School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5735 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3760
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3760
Gr: K-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Lowell James R School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 W Nedro Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3740
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3740
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Feltonville School Of Arts & Sciences
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 E. Courtland St.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3810
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3810
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Morrison Andrew J School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5100 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3780
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3780
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Marshall Thurgood
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5120 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
4600 Rosehill St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3720
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3720
Gr: K-2 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
100 W Duncannon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19120, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5401 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
100 West Duncannon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-3014
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
100 West Duncannon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-0109
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-0109
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Truebright Science Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
407 E. Roosevelt Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 455-3437
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 455-3437
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19120, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19120, PA include Universal Creighton Charter School, Finletter Thomas K School and Olney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 19120?
13 public schools are located in 19120.
What percentage of students in 19120 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 19120 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19120?
19120 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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