For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 422 students in 19118, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,981 private students). 18% of all K-12 students in 19118, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in 19118, PA is John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 19118 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19118, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19118, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 400-3360
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 400-3360
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19118, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19118, PA include John Story Jenks Academy For The Arts An.
How many public schools are located in 19118?
1 public schools are located in 19118.
What percentage of students in 19118 go to public school?
18% of all K-12 students in 19118 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19118?
19118 public schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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