For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,652 students in 19141, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 135 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 19141, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19141, PA are Central High School, Girls High School and Howe Julia Ward School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19141 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19141, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19141, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Grades: 9-12
| 2,381 students
Rank: #22.
Girls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3700
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Rank: #33.
Howe Julia Ward School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5800 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3650
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3650
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #44.
Prince Hall
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6101 North Gratz Street
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3690
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3690
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #55.
Cooke Jay MiddleSchool
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W Louden St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-8330
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-8330
Grades: K-8
| 384 students
Rank: #66.
Widener Memorial School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Logan James School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Lindley Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3670
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3670
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pennell Joseph School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Nedro Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3680
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #99.
Lindley Cs At Birney
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Lindley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Grades: K-8
| 739 students
19141, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900914 West Lindley St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Delaware Valley Chs (Closed 2018)
Charter School
Logan Place - Suite A, 5201 Ol
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19141, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19141, PA include Central High School, Girls High School and Howe Julia Ward School.
How many public schools are located in 19141, PA?
9 public schools are located in 19141, PA.
What percentage of students in 19141, PA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 19141, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19141, PA?
19141, PA public schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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