For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,862 students in 19149, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,948 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 19149, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19149, PA are Mayfair School, Solis-cohen Solomon School and Spruance Gilbert School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19149 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19149, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 19149, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayfair School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3280
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3280
Gr: K-8 | 1,763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Solis-cohen Solomon School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Horrocks St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3250
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3250
Gr: K-5 | 1,350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Spruance Gilbert School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Horrocks St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Gr: PK-8 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Allen Ethan School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6329 Battersby St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3270
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3270
Gr: K-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Ziegler William H School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5935 Saul St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3260
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3260
Gr: K-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19149, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19149, PA include Mayfair School, Solis-cohen Solomon School and Spruance Gilbert School.
How many public schools are located in 19149?
5 public schools are located in 19149.
What percentage of students in 19149 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 19149 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19149?
19149 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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