For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,015 students in 19106, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 295 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 19106, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19106, PA are Mccall Gen George A School and National Constitution Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19106 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19106, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19106, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccall Gen George A School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7840
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7840
Grades: K-8
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
National Constitution Center High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7850
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7850
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
19106, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charter High School For Architecture And (Closed 2023)
Charter School
105 S. 7th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 351-2900
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 351-2900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19106, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19106, PA include Mccall Gen George A School and National Constitution Center High School.
How many public schools are located in 19106?
2 public schools are located in 19106.
What percentage of students in 19106 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 19106 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19106?
19106 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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