For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,241 students in 19119, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19119, PA are Henry Charles W School, Houston Henry E School and Emlen Eleanor C School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19119 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19119, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19119, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry Charles W School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Carpenter Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3480
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3480
Grades: K-8
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Henry E School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Rural Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3490
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3490
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Emlen Eleanor C School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Chew Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3470
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3470
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
19119, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Renaissance Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
New Covenent/burke Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-0390
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-0390
Grades: 6-8
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19119, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19119, PA include Henry Charles W School, Houston Henry E School and Emlen Eleanor C School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19119?
3 public elementary schools are located in 19119.
What is the racial composition of students in 19119?
19119 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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