For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 967 students in 19129, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19129, PA are Mifflin Thomas School and Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19129 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19129, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19129, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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%
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 elementary schools in 19129, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19129, PA include Mifflin Thomas School and Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19129?
2 public elementary schools are located in 19129.
What is the racial composition of students in 19129?
19129 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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