For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 13,757 students in 19144, PA (there are 13 private schools, serving 3,559 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 19144, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19144, PA are Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus, Fitler Academics Plus and Lingelbach Anna L School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19144 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19144, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19144, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
927 Johnston St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Grades: K-12
| 1,284 students
Rank: #22.
Fitler Academics Plus
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 W Seymour St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3610
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3610
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Lingelbach Anna L School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6340 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3630
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3630
Grades: K-8
| 321 students
Rank: #44.
Wissahickon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 G Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 338-1020
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 338-1020
Grades: K-8
| 934 students
Rank: #55.
Mastery Cs-hardy Williams
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Warrington Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 724-2343
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 724-2343
Grades: K-12
| 1,161 students
Rank: #66.
Mastery Cs-harrity Campus
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 471-2908
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 471-2908
Grades: K-8
| 801 students
Rank: #77.
Mastery Cs-smedley Campus
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1790 Bridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 537-2525
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 537-2525
Grades: K-6
| 757 students
Rank: #88.
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 922-1902
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 922-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 577 students
Rank: #99.
Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 W. Pike Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-0067
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-0067
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #1010.
Kelly John B School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5116 Pulaski Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3580
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3580
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1111.
Mastery Cs -shoemaker Campus
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Media Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 296-7111
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 296-7111
Grades: 7-12
| 753 students
Rank: #1212.
Mastery Cs-gratz Campus
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1798 West Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-4408
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-4408
Grades: 7-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #1313.
Mastery Cs - Mann Campus
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5376 W. Berks Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 581-5616
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 581-5616
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #1414.
Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementa
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Sprague Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-5689
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-5689
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #1515.
Mastery Cs John Wister Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 E Bringhurst Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4003
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4003
Grades: K-5
| 492 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 N 19th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-5042
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-5042
Grades: K-8
| 693 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Mastery Cs-pickett Campus
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 844 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Roosevelt Theodore MiddleSchool
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 E Washington Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3640
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3640
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1919.
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2118 West Norris St.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 443-0673
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 443-0673
Grades: K-8
| 653 students
Rank: #2020.
Mastery Cs-clymer Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W Rush Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-8610
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-8610
Grades: K-6
| 443 students
19144, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excellence Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5700 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
60 East Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
40 East High St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4004
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4004
Grades: 9-12
| 728 students
Germantown Settlement Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4811 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-0855
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-0855
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
Imani Educationl Circle Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5612 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-9240
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-9240
Grades: K-8
| 435 students
5700 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4002
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4002
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
67 E Bringhurst St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4003
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4003
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19144, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19144, PA include Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus, Fitler Academics Plus and Lingelbach Anna L School.
How many public schools are located in 19144, PA?
20 public schools are located in 19144, PA.
What percentage of students in 19144, PA go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 19144, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19144, PA?
19144, PA public schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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