For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 876 students in 19129, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19129, PA are Mifflin Thomas School and Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19129 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19129, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19129, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mifflin Thomas School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3624 Conrad St
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3830
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3830
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(267) 225-1511
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(267) 225-1511
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
19129, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eastern University Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3300 Henry Ave. Ste 2, 3 Fall
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19129, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19129, PA include Mifflin Thomas School and Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19129?
2 public elementary schools are located in 19129.
What is the racial composition of students in 19129?
19129 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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