Best 19142 Pennsylvania Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,929 students in 19142, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 877 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 19142, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in 19142, PA are Patterson John M School, Philadelphia Montessori Charter School and Catharine Joseph School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 19142 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19142, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).