For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,591 students in 19125, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19125, PA are Adaire Alexander School, Hackett Horatio B School and Brown Henry A School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19125 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19125, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19125, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adaire Alexander School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 E Palmer St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Hackett Horatio B School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2161 E York Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7470
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Brown Henry A School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1946 E Sergeant St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7490
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7490
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Penn Treaty School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
19125, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
2051 E Cumbeerland Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4700
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
2051 E Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-5173
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-5173
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
600 East Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4715
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4715
Gr: 5-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19125, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19125, PA include Adaire Alexander School, Hackett Horatio B School and Brown Henry A School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19125?
4 public elementary schools are located in 19125.
What is the racial composition of students in 19125?
19125 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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