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Best 19104 Pennsylvania Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,743 students in 19104, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19104, PA are Penn Alexander School, Powel Samuel School and Science Leadership Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19104 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19104, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 19104, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Alexander School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Gr: K-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Powel Samuel School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3610 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7740
Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Science Leadership Academy Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3610 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-8320
Gr: 5-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Washington Martha School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
766 N 44th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7770
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Mcmichael Morton School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3543 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7750
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19104 Pennsylvania

19104, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Drew Charles R School (Closed 2013)
3724 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frontier Virtual Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3020 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Leidy Joseph School (Closed 2014)
1301 Belmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 581-5500
Gr: K-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
University City High School (Closed 2014)
3601 Filbert St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19104, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19104, PA include Penn Alexander School, Powel Samuel School and Science Leadership Academy Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19104?
5 public elementary schools are located in 19104.
What is the racial composition of students in 19104?
19104 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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