For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,627 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 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 56% 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19148, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jenks Abram School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8240
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8240
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Fell D Newlin School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Oregon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8260
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8260
Gr: K-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Taggart John H School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Porter St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Gr: PK-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Southwark School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Furness Horace High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Sharswood George School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8270
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8270
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Key Francis Scott School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2230 S 8th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8250
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8250
Gr: K-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
South Philadelphia High School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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