For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 978 students in 19122, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19122, PA are Moffet John School, Ludlow James R School and Mckinley William School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19122 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19122, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19122, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moffet John School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
127 W Oxford St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7390
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7390
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Ludlow James R School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Mckinley William School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Orkney St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Grades: PK-8
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Dunbar Paul L School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
19122, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
1012 West Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Grades: K-8
| 158 students
1333 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5900
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5900
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Wakisha Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
900 W Jefferson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
1111 Cecil B Moore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Grades: 8-9
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19122, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19122, PA include Moffet John School, Ludlow James R School and Mckinley William School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19122?
4 public elementary schools are located in 19122.
What is the racial composition of students in 19122?
19122 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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