For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,998 students in 19146, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 717 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 19146, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19146, PA are Independence Charter School, Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy and Stanton Edwin M School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19146 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19146, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19146, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
Gr: K-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7940
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7940
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Stanton Edwin M School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7960
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7960
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Universal Alcorn Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Dickinson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Universal Institute Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Gr: K-9 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #66.
Childs George W School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7950
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7950
Gr: PK-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19146, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19146, PA include Independence Charter School, Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy and Stanton Edwin M School.
How many public schools are located in 19146?
6 public schools are located in 19146.
What percentage of students in 19146 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 19146 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19146?
19146 public schools minority enrollment is 84% 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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