For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 4,534 students in 19136, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19136, PA are New Foundations Charter School, Northeast Community Propel Academy and Brown Joseph School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19136 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19136, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19136, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Grades: K-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Community Propel Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Rowland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-4000
Grades: K-8
| 1,762 students
Rank: #33.
Brown Joseph School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Stanwood St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3320
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3320
Grades: K-8
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Forrest Edwin School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3330
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3330
Grades: PK-5
| 819 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19136, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19136, PA include New Foundations Charter School, Northeast Community Propel Academy and Brown Joseph School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19136?
4 public elementary schools are located in 19136.
What is the racial composition of students in 19136?
19136 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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