For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,499 students in 19125, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,118 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 19125, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19125, PA are Adaire Alexander School, Hackett Horatio B School and Kensington Health Sciences. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19125 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19125, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19125, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adaire Alexander School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 E Palmer St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Hackett Horatio B School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2161 E York Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7470
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7470
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Kensington Health Sciences
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2463 Emerald St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-3609
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-3609
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
Brown Henry A School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1946 E Sergeant St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7490
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7490
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Kensington High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Coral St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7700
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Rank: #66.
Penn Treaty School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-3800
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-3800
Grades: 6-12
| 426 students
19125, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Douglas Stephen A School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
2700 East Huntingdon St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
2051 E Cumbeerland Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4700
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
2051 E Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-5173
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-5173
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
600 East Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4715
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4715
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19125, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19125, PA include Adaire Alexander School, Hackett Horatio B School and Kensington Health Sciences.
How many public schools are located in 19125?
6 public schools are located in 19125.
What percentage of students in 19125 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 19125 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19125?
19125 public schools minority enrollment is 69% 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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