For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,950 students in 19135, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19135, PA are Keystone Academy Charter School, Lawton Henry W School and Disston Hamilton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19135 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19135, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19135, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keystone Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4521 Longshore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-2111
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-2111
Gr: K-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Lawton Henry W School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Jackson St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 400-3340
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 400-3340
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Disston Hamilton School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 400-3350
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 400-3350
Gr: K-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19135, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19135, PA include Keystone Academy Charter School, Lawton Henry W School and Disston Hamilton School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19135?
3 public elementary schools are located in 19135.
What is the racial composition of students in 19135?
19135 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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