For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,372 students in 19148, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,092 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 19148, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19148, PA are Jenks Abram School, South Philadelphia High School and Furness Horace High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19148 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19148, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19148, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jenks Abram School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2501 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8240
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8240
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
South Philadelphia High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
Furness Horace High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8300
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 752 students
Rank: #44.
Southwark School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1835 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 923 students
Rank: #55.
Sharswood George School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8270
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8270
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Fell D Newlin School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Oregon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8260
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8260
Grades: K-8
| 538 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Taggart John H School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Porter St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Rank: #88.
Key Francis Scott School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2230 S 8th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8250
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8250
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
19148, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bok Edw W Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1901 South 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
1621 East Moyamensing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-8620
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-8620
Grades: PK-8
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19148, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19148, PA include Jenks Abram School, South Philadelphia High School and Furness Horace High School.
How many public schools are located in 19148, PA?
8 public schools are located in 19148, PA.
What percentage of students in 19148, PA go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 19148, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19148, PA?
19148, PA public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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