For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,433 students in 19138, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 553 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 19138, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 19138, PA are Parkway Northwest, Imhotep Institute Chs and West Oak Lane Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19138 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19138, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19138, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkway Northwest
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Crittenden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3390
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Imhotep Institute Chs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6201 N. 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-4140
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-4140
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
West Oak Lane Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7115 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Grades: K-8
| 950 students
Rank: #44.
King Martin Luther High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3500
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Samuel Pennypacker School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1858 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3510
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3510
Grades: PK-8
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Building 21
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Limekiln Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-7450
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #77.
Day Anna B School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6324-42 Crittenden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3520
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3520
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
19138, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Act Academy Cyber Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2111 Eastburn Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Arise Academy Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2116 E. Haines Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Hope Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2116 E Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 336-2730
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 336-2730
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
6501 Limekiln Pk
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 276-5266
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 276-5266
Grades: PK-8
| 521 students
6199 Ardleigh St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 276-5830
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 276-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
5650 Sprague St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 951-4008
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 951-4008
Grades: K-8
| 514 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19138, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19138, PA include Parkway Northwest, Imhotep Institute Chs and West Oak Lane Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 19138?
7 public schools are located in 19138.
What percentage of students in 19138 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 19138 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19138?
19138 public schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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