For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,773 students in 19124, PA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,460 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 19124, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19124, PA are Frankford High School, Northwood Academy Charter School and Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19124 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19124, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19124, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankford High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Oxford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7200
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 857 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-5606
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-5606
Grades: K-8
| 705 students
Rank: #33.
Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Kensington Avenue, #2533
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-2001
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-2001
Grades: K-12
| 662 students
Rank: #44.
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1840 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Grades: K-12
| 1,506 students
Rank: #55.
Hopkinson Francis School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 L St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3970
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3970
Grades: K-8
| 606 students
Rank: #66.
Community Academy Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-6700
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-6700
Grades: K-12
| 1,242 students
Rank: #77.
Juniata Park Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7010
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7010
Grades: K-8
| 865 students
Rank: #88.
Harding Warren G Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Wakeling St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3990
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3990
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #99.
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Tacony St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-3100
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-3100
Grades: K-12
| 1,818 students
Rank: #1010.
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1197 Haworth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Grades: K-8
| 908 students
Rank: #1111.
Marshall John School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Griscom St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3950
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3950
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1212.
Sullivan James J School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Ditman St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3960
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3960
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #1313.
Stearne Allen M School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Unity St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3980
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3980
Grades: K-8
| 386 students
19124, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1197 Haworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Grades: K-8
| 906 students
1790 Bridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2523
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2523
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19124, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19124, PA include Frankford High School, Northwood Academy Charter School and Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 19124?
13 public schools are located in 19124.
What percentage of students in 19124 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 19124 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19124?
19124 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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