For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,299 students in 19122, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 641 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 19122, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 19122, PA are Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson, Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School and Moffet John School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19122 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19122, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19122, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2118-2160 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 N. Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Moffet John School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
127 W Oxford St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7390
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7390
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #44.
Ludlow James R School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Mckinley William School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Orkney St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Grades: PK-8
| 355 students
Rank: #66.
Dunbar Paul L School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #77.
The U School Innovative Lab
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7450
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Build Phila Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1231 N Broad St 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 627-8671
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 627-8671
Grades: 12
| 219 students
19122, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
1012 West Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Grades: K-8
| 158 students
1333 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5900
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5900
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Wakisha Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
900 W Jefferson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
1111 Cecil B Moore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Grades: 8-9
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19122, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19122, PA include Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson, Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School and Moffet John School.
How many public schools are located in 19122?
8 public schools are located in 19122.
What percentage of students in 19122 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 19122 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19122?
19122 public schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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