For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,616 students in 19131, PA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,124 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 19131, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19131, PA are The Science Leadership At Beeber, Overbrook High School and Samuel Gompers School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19131 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19131, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19131, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Science Leadership At Beeber
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Grades: 5-12
| 673 students
Rank: #22.
Overbrook High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5898 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7300
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Samuel Gompers School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Wynnefield Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7250
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7250
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Dubois Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 307-3465
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 307-3465
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #55.
Blankenburg Rudolph School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4600 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7280
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7280
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Rank: #66.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Parkside
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Grades: K-8
| 633 students
Rank: #77.
Heston Edward School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1621 N 54th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7290
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7290
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Grades: K-8
| 831 students
Rank: #99.
Global Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 295-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 295-5700
Grades: K-8
| 632 students
19131, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Grades: 8
| 70 students
5801 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5070 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
5376 West Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5516
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5516
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
5301 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5501
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5501
Grades: 7-8
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19131, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19131, PA include The Science Leadership At Beeber, Overbrook High School and Samuel Gompers School.
How many public schools are located in 19131, PA?
9 public schools are located in 19131, PA.
What percentage of students in 19131, PA go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 19131, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19131, PA?
19131, PA public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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