For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,646 students in 19149, PA (there are , serving 1,948 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 19149, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19149, PA are Mayfair School, Solis-cohen Solomon School and Spruance Gilbert School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19149 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19149, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19149, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayfair School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3280
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3280
Grades: K-8
| 1,688 students
Rank: #22.
Solis-cohen Solomon School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Horrocks St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3250
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3250
Grades: K-5
| 1,278 students
Rank: #33.
Spruance Gilbert School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Horrocks St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Grades: PK-8
| 1,255 students
Rank: #44.
Allen Ethan School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6329 Battersby St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3270
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3270
Grades: K-8
| 912 students
Rank: #55.
Ziegler William H School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5935 Saul St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3260
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3260
Grades: K-8
| 513 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19149, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19149, PA include Mayfair School, Solis-cohen Solomon School and Spruance Gilbert School.
How many public schools are located in 19149?
5 public schools are located in 19149.
What percentage of students in 19149 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 19149 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19149?
19149 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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