For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 7,198 students in 19120, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19120, PA are Universal Creighton Charter School, Finletter Thomas K School and Washington Grover Jr School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19120 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19120, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19120, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Universal Creighton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Grades: K-8
| 673 students
Rank: #22.
Finletter Thomas K School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6101 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Grades: PK-8
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Grover Jr School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3820
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3820
Grades: 5-8
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Olney Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 N Water St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3790
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3790
Grades: K-8
| 693 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Benjamin School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5735 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3760
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3760
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
Rank: #66.
Feltonville Sch Of Arts & Sciences
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 E. Courtland St.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3810
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3810
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #77.
Morrison Andrew J School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5100 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3780
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3780
Grades: K-8
| 522 students
Rank: #88.
Lowell James R School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 W Nedro Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3740
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3740
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: #99.
Feltonville Intermediate School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
238 E Wyoming Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3730
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3730
Grades: 3-5
| 500 students
Rank: #1010.
Marshall Thurgood
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5120 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
Rank: #1111.
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6301 N. 2nd Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 297-1883
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 297-1883
Grades: K-12
| 957 students
Rank: n/an/a
4600 Rosehill St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3720
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3720
Grades: K-2
| 501 students
19120, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6301 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 291-1883
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 291-1883
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
5401 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Grades: K-8
| 722 students
100 West Duncannon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-3014
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
100 West Duncannon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-0109
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-0109
Grades: 9-12
| 841 students
Truebright Science Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
407 E. Roosevelt Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 455-3437
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 455-3437
Grades: 7-12
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19120, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19120, PA include Universal Creighton Charter School, Finletter Thomas K School and Washington Grover Jr School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19120?
12 public elementary schools are located in 19120.
What is the racial composition of students in 19120?
19120 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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