For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,685 students in 19104, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 727 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 19104, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 19104, PA are Penn Alexander School, Paul Robeson High School For Human Services and Powel Samuel School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19104 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19104, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19104, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Alexander School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Grades: K-8
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Paul Robeson High School For Human Services
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4125 Ludlow St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7780
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7780
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Powel Samuel School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3610 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7740
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7740
Grades: K-4
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
School Of The Future
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4021 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7790
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7790
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Philadelphia Learning Academy - South
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Westminster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-9080
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-9080
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #66.
Science Leadership Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3610 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-8320
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-8320
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Martha School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
766 N 44th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7770
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7770
Grades: K-8
| 223 students
Rank: #88.
Mcmichael Morton School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3543 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7750
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7750
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
19104, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3724 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Frontier Virtual Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3020 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
1301 Belmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 581-5500
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 581-5500
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
3601 Filbert St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-5100
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19104, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19104, PA include Penn Alexander School, Paul Robeson High School For Human Services and Powel Samuel School.
How many public schools are located in 19104?
8 public schools are located in 19104.
What percentage of students in 19104 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 19104 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19104?
19104 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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