For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,718 students in 19132, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,585 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 19132, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19132, PA are Technical Freire Charter School, Strawberry Mansion High School and Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19132 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19132, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19132, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Technical Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2221 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 507-1111
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 507-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Strawberry Mansion High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3133 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7500
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 294-8596
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 294-8596
Gr: K-8 | 670 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Kipp Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 758-2630
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 758-2630
Gr: K-8 | 864 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2150 West Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7050
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Wright Richard R School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Dauphin St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7030
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Barry Comm John School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7640
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7640
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Peirce Thomas M School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 W Cambria St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7020
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #99.
Rhodes E Washington School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 W. Clearfield Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7060
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7060
Gr: K-8 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1010.
Allen Dr Ethel School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7040
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7040
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
19132, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2601 West Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Gr: 6-12 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Khepera Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
926 W. Sedgley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 843-1700
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 843-1700
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
2200 North 22nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 684-5083
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 684-5083
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
2900 West Clearfield St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4402
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4402
Gr: 7-8 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
2539 North 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4434
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4434
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2601 N 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4428
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4428
Gr: K-6 | 286 students
3001 North 27th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4410
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4410
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19132, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19132, PA include Technical Freire Charter School, Strawberry Mansion High School and Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 19132?
10 public schools are located in 19132.
What percentage of students in 19132 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 19132 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19132?
19132 public schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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