For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,496 students in 19148, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,014 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 19148, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19148, PA are Jenks Abram School, Fell D Newlin School and Taggart John H School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19148 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19148, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19148, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jenks Abram School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2501 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8240
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8240
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Fell D Newlin School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Oregon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8260
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8260
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Taggart John H School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Porter St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Grades: PK-8
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Southwark School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 966 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Furness Horace High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8300
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
South Philadelphia High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 656 students
Rank: #77.
Sharswood George School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8270
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8270
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Rank: #88.
Key Francis Scott School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2230 S 8th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8250
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8250
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
19148, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bok Edw W Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1901 South 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
1621 East Moyamensing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-8620
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-8620
Grades: PK-8
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19148, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19148, PA include Jenks Abram School, Fell D Newlin School and Taggart John H School.
How many public schools are located in 19148?
8 public schools are located in 19148.
What percentage of students in 19148 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 19148 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19148?
19148 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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