Best Public Elementary Schools in 19104 (Philadelphia, PA) (2025-26)

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Best 19104 Pennsylvania Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,743 students in 19104, PA.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19104, PA are Penn Alexander School, Powel Samuel School and Science Leadership Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 19104 have an score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19104, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 19104, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Penn Alexander School

(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
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4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760

Gr: K-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #22.

Powel Samuel School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
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3610 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7740

Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #33.

Science Leadership Academy Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 55%)
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3610 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-8320

Gr: 5-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #44.

Washington Martha School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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766 N 44th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7770

Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #55.

Mcmichael Morton School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 16%)
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3543 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7750

Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19104 Pennsylvania

19104, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Drew Charles R School (Closed 2013)

3724 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219

Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frontier Virtual Charter High School (Closed 2013)

Charter School

3020 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230

Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 87%

Leidy Joseph School (Closed 2014)

1301 Belmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 581-5500

Gr: K-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

University City High School (Closed 2014)

3601 Filbert St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-5100

Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19104, PA?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19104, PA include Penn Alexander School, Powel Samuel School and Science Leadership Academy Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 19104?

5 public elementary schools are located in 19104.

What is the racial composition of students in 19104?

19104 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).