For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,151 students in 19147, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19147, PA are Meredith William M School, Christopher Columbus Charter School and Fanny Jackson Coppin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19147 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19147, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19147, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meredith William M School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7990
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7990
Grades: K-8
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Christopher Columbus Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
South Building, 1242-46 S 13th
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Grades: K-8
| 862 students
Rank: #33.
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Grades: PK-8
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Vare-washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1198 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Nebinger George W School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Carpenter St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Kirkbride Eliza B School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Grades: PK-8
| 509 students
19147, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1198 South 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 952-6209
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 952-6209
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19147, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19147, PA include Meredith William M School, Christopher Columbus Charter School and Fanny Jackson Coppin School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19147?
6 public elementary schools are located in 19147.
What is the racial composition of students in 19147?
19147 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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