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Best 19122 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,938 students in 19122, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 641 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 19122, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19122, PA are Moffet John School, Ludlow James R School and Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19122 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19122, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 19122, PA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moffet John School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
127 W Oxford St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7390
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Ludlow James R School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2118-2160 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
The U School Innovative Lab
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 N 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 N. Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Dunbar Paul L School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Mckinley William School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 N Orkney St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19122 Pennsylvania

19122, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ferguson Joseph C School (Closed 2014)
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Harrison William H School (Closed 2013)
1012 West Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Penn William High School (Closed 2012)
1333 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5900
Gr: 12
Wakisha Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
900 W Jefferson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students
Wanamaker John Middle School (Closed 2006)
1111 Cecil B Moore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Gr: 8-9 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 19122, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19122, PA include Moffet John School, Ludlow James R School and Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson.
How many public schools are located in 19122?
7 public schools are located in 19122.
What percentage of students in 19122 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 19122 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19122?
19122 public schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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