For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,404 students in 19129, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 300 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 19129, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19129, PA are Mifflin Thomas School, Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School and Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19129 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19129, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19129, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mifflin Thomas School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3624 Conrad St
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3830
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3830
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(267) 225-1511
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(267) 225-1511
Gr: K-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3840
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
19129, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastern University Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3300 Henry Ave. Ste 2, 3 Fall
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19129, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19129, PA include Mifflin Thomas School, Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School and Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School.
How many public schools are located in 19129?
3 public schools are located in 19129.
What percentage of students in 19129 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 19129 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19129?
19129 public schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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