For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,088 students in 19147, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 231 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 19147, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19147, PA are Academy At Palumbo, Meredith William M School and Creative And Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19147 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19147, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19147, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy At Palumbo
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8130
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,225 student Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Meredith William M School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
725 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7990
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7990
Gr: K-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Creative And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8140
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8140
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Christopher Columbus Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
South Building
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Gr: K-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Nebinger George W School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Carpenter St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Vare-washington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1198 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Kirkbride Eliza B School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19147, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19147, PA include Academy At Palumbo, Meredith William M School and Creative And Performing Arts.
How many public schools are located in 19147?
8 public schools are located in 19147.
What percentage of students in 19147 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 19147 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19147?
19147 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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