For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,938 students in 19145, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19145, PA are Gamp, Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and Bregy F Amedee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19145 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19145, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19145, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gamp
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Grades: 5-12
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Grades: K-12
| 2,600 students
Rank: #33.
Bregy F Amedee School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bigler St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Girard Stephen School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8180
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8180
Grades: K-4
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Mcdaniel Delaplaine School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8220
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8220
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
19145, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3301 Tasker St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Grades: 9-11
| 428 students
Universal Vare Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2100 South 24th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Grades: 5-8
| 150 students
2100 South 24th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Grades: 5-8
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19145, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19145, PA include Gamp, Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and Bregy F Amedee School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19145?
5 public elementary schools are located in 19145.
What is the racial composition of students in 19145?
19145 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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