For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,099 students in 19123, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19123, PA are Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School, Kearny Gen Philip School and Spring Garden School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19123 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19123, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19123, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1023 Callowhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Kearny Gen Philip School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7590
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7590
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Garden School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1146 Mellon St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7610
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7610
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
Young Scholars Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Marshall St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 232-9727
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 232-9727
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
Math Civics And Sciences Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
447 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 923-4880
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 923-4880
Grades: 1-12
| 912 students
19123, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
540 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 351-7375
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 351-7375
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Part (Closed 2016)
Charter School
910 N 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-7434
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-7434
Grades: K-12
| 1,144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19123, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19123, PA include Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School, Kearny Gen Philip School and Spring Garden School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19123?
5 public elementary schools are located in 19123.
What is the racial composition of students in 19123?
19123 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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