For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,010 students in 19142, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 596 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 19142, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19142, PA are Patterson John M School, Philadelphia Montessori Charter School and Tilden William T MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19142 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19142, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19142, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patterson John M School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7000 Buist Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8190
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8190
Grades: PK-4
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2227 Island Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Grades: PK-6
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Tilden William T MiddleSchool
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Elmwood Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8170
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8170
Grades: 5-8
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Morton Thomas G School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 S 63rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8160
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8160
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Southwest Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Paschall Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-1939
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-1939
Grades: K-8
| 738 students
Rank: #66.
Catharine Joseph School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8150
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
Bartram John - Main
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 S 67th St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8100
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
19142, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Economics & Law Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6615 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
540 North 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-2163
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-2163
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19142, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19142, PA include Patterson John M School, Philadelphia Montessori Charter School and Tilden William T MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in 19142, PA?
7 public schools are located in 19142, PA.
What percentage of students in 19142, PA go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 19142, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19142, PA?
19142, PA public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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