For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,925 students in 19151, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19151, PA are Ad Prima Charter School, Overbrook Edu Center and Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19151 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19151, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19151, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ad Prima Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1922 N. 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 883-0638
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 883-0638
Gr: K-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Overbrook Edu Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6722 Lansdowne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7540
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7540
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
640 N 66th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 472-8770
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 472-8770
Gr: K-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #44.
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6523 Lansdowne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7510
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7510
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
West Phila. Achievement Ces
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6701 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 476-6471
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 476-6471
Gr: K-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Overbrook Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2032 N 62nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7520
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7520
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Lamberton Robert E School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Woodbine Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7530
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7530
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19151, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19151, PA include Ad Prima Charter School, Overbrook Edu Center and Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19151?
7 public elementary schools are located in 19151.
What is the racial composition of students in 19151?
19151 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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