For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,533 students in 19154, PA (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,368 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in 19154, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19154, PA are Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush, Decatur Stephen School and Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19154 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19154, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19154, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3030
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3030
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Decatur Stephen School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3050
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3050
Gr: K-8 | 1,028 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11061 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3060
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3060
Gr: PK-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
19154, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10800 Hawley St
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2607
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2607
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Shallcross Day School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3801 Woodhaven Rd Bldg F
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2601
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2601
Gr: 5-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19154, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19154, PA include Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush, Decatur Stephen School and Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School.
How many public schools are located in 19154?
3 public schools are located in 19154.
What percentage of students in 19154 go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in 19154 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19154?
19154 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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