For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,718 students in 19132, PA (there are , serving 1,610 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 19132, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19132, PA are Strawberry Mansion High School, Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School and Technical Freire Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19132 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19132, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19132, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strawberry Mansion High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3133 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7500
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2150 West Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7050
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #33.
Technical Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2221 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 507-1111
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 507-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 294-8596
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 294-8596
Grades: K-8
| 670 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 758-2630
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 758-2630
Grades: K-8
| 864 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Peirce Thomas M School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 W Cambria St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7020
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wright Richard R School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Dauphin St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7030
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #88.
Barry Comm John School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7640
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7640
Grades: PK-8
| 512 students
Rank: #99.
Rhodes E Washington School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 W. Clearfield Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7060
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7060
Grades: K-8
| 392 students
Rank: #1010.
Allen Dr Ethel School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7040
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7040
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
19132, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 West Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Grades: 6-12
| 275 students
Khepera Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
926 W. Sedgley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 843-1700
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 843-1700
Grades: K-8
| 386 students
2200 North 22nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 684-5083
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 684-5083
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
2900 West Clearfield St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4402
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4402
Grades: 7-8
| 203 students
2539 North 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4434
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4434
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
2601 N 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4428
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4428
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
3001 North 27th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4410
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4410
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19132, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19132, PA include Strawberry Mansion High School, Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School and Technical Freire Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 19132?
10 public schools are located in 19132.
What percentage of students in 19132 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 19132 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19132?
19132 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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