For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,324 students in 19141, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 134 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 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19141, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19141, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3590
Gr: 9-12 | 2,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Girls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3700
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Howe Julia Ward School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Pennell Joseph School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Nedro Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3680
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Prince Hall School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6101 North Gratz Street
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3690
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3690
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Logan James School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Lindley Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3670
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #77.
Cooke Jay Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W Louden St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-8330
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-8330
Gr: K-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Lindley Academy Cs At Birney
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Lindley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(267) 669-1450
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(267) 669-1450
Gr: K-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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?
9 public schools are located in 19141.
What percentage of students in 19141 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 19141 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19141?
19141 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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