For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,394 students in 19141, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19141, PA are Howe Julia Ward School, Prince Hall School and Cooke Jay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19141 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19141, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19141, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howe Julia Ward School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5800 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3650
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3650
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Prince Hall School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6101 North Gratz Street
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3690
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3690
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Cooke Jay Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W Louden St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-8330
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-8330
Grades: K-8
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Widener Memorial School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Logan James School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Lindley Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3670
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3670
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pennell Joseph School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Nedro Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3680
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #77.
Lindley Academy Cs At Birney
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Lindley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(267) 669-1450
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(267) 669-1450
Grades: K-8
| 726 students
19141, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900914 West Lindley St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Logan Place - Suite A, 5201 Ol
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19141, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19141, PA include Howe Julia Ward School, Prince Hall School and Cooke Jay Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19141?
7 public elementary schools are located in 19141.
What is the racial composition of students in 19141?
19141 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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