For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 7,612 students in 19116, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19116, PA are Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School, Philadelphia Academy Charter School and Comly Watson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19116 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19116, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19116, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Gr: K-12 | 1,486 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Gr: K-12 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Comly Watson School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3010
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3010
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Loesche William H School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
595 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3020
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 1,166 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Mast Community Cs Ii
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6238 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Gr: K-12 | 1,895 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Mast Community Cs Iii
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Crown Way (12345 Roosevelt B
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Gr: K-9 | 1,307 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19116, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19116, PA include Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School, Philadelphia Academy Charter School and Comly Watson School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19116?
6 public elementary schools are located in 19116.
What is the racial composition of students in 19116?
19116 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).