For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 8,432 students in 19116, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,454 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 19116, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19116, PA are Mast Community Charter School, Philadelphia Charter School and Comly Watson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19116 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19116, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19116, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mast Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Grades: K-12
| 1,487 students
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Grades: K-12
| 1,165 students
Rank: #33.
Comly Watson School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3010
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3010
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Washington George High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10175 Bustleon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3100
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,691 students
Rank: #55.
Loesche William H School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
595 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3020
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3020
Grades: PK-5
| 919 students
Rank: #66.
Mast Community Cs Ii
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6238 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Grades: K-11
| 1,576 students
Rank: #77.
Mast Community Cs Iii
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Crown Way (12345 Roosevelt B
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Grades: K-7
| 1,106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19116, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19116, PA include Mast Community Charter School, Philadelphia Charter School and Comly Watson School.
How many public schools are located in 19116, PA?
7 public schools are located in 19116, PA.
What percentage of students in 19116, PA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 19116, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19116, PA?
19116, PA public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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