For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,273 students in 19114, PA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,666 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in 19114, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 19114, PA are John Hancock Demonstration School, Swenson Arts & Technology High School and Holme Thomas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19114 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19114, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19114, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Hancock Demonstration School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Morrell Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3120
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3120
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Swenson Arts & Technology High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3140
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3140
Grades: 9-12
| 771 students
Rank: #33.
Holme Thomas School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9125 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3130
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3130
Grades: PK-8
| 813 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19114, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19114, PA include John Hancock Demonstration School, Swenson Arts & Technology High School and Holme Thomas School.
How many public schools are located in 19114?
3 public schools are located in 19114.
What percentage of students in 19114 go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in 19114 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19114?
19114 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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