For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,312 students in 19129, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 300 private students). 81% 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 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19129, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mifflin Thomas School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3624 Conrad St
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3830
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3830
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(267) 225-1511
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(267) 225-1511
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #33.
Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3840
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
19129, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
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?
81% 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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