For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 905 students in 19126, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19126, PA are Ellwood School, Rowen William School and Wagner Gen Louis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19126 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19126, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19126, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellwood School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6701 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3540
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3540
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Rowen William School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6841 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3550
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3550
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 W Chelten Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3560
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3560
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19126, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19126, PA include Ellwood School, Rowen William School and Wagner Gen Louis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19126?
3 public elementary schools are located in 19126.
What is the racial composition of students in 19126?
19126 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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