For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,660 students in 19143, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19143, PA are Independence Cs West, Boys Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School and Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19143 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19143, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19143, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Cs West
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-5600
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-5600
Grades: K-8
| 772 students
Rank: #22.
Boys Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Cedar Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-5149
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-5149
Grades: 6-12
| 780 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 S 58th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 878-1544
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 878-1544
Grades: 5-9
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Harrington Avery D School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5300-34 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7920
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7920
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Longstreth William C School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Willows Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7870
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7870
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Comegys Benjamin B School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Greenway Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7860
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7860
Grades: K-8
| 375 students
Rank: #77.
Anderson Add B School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1034 S 60th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7890
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7890
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Kingsessing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7880
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7880
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Rank: #99.
Bryant William C School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Cedar Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7910
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7910
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
Rank: #1010.
Global Leadership Cs Southwest A
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(267) 295-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(267) 295-5700
Grades: K-8
| 528 students
19143, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5601 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2908
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2908
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5200 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2901
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2901
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Kipp West Philadelphia Preparatory Chart (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5900 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 294-2973
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 294-2973
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
5400 Warrington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-2161
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-2161
Grades: 7-8
| 189 students
1300 South 46th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 823-8206
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 823-8206
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19143, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19143, PA include Independence Cs West, Boys Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School and Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19143, PA?
10 public elementary schools are located in 19143, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 19143, PA?
19143, PA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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