For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 402 students in 19153, PA.
The top ranked public school in 19153, PA is Penrose School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 19153 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19153, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19153, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penrose School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 S 78th St
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 400-8310
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 400-8310
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
19153, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Communications Technology High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
8110 Lyons Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
2901 South 84th St
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6457
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6457
Grades: 5-8
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19153, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19153, PA include Penrose School.
How many public schools are located in 19153, PA?
1 public schools are located in 19153, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 19153, PA?
19153, PA public schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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