For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,896 students in 19151, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,048 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 19151, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19151, PA are Ad Prima Charter School, Overbrook Edu Center and Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19151 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19151, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19151, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ad Prima Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1922 N. 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 883-0638
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 883-0638
Grades: K-8
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Overbrook Edu Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6722 Lansdowne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7540
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7540
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
640 N 66th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 472-8770
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 472-8770
Grades: K-8
| 597 students
Rank: #44.
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Woodbine Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7510
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7510
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
Rank: #55.
Overbrook Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2032 N 62nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7520
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7520
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Rank: #66.
West Phila. Achievement Ces
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6701 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 476-6471
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 476-6471
Grades: K-5
| 623 students
Rank: #77.
Lamberton Robert E School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Woodbine Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7530
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7530
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
19151, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7501 Woodbine Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 581-5650
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 581-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19151, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19151, PA include Ad Prima Charter School, Overbrook Edu Center and Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno.
How many public schools are located in 19151, PA?
7 public schools are located in 19151, PA.
What percentage of students in 19151, PA go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 19151, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19151, PA?
19151, PA public schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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