For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,647 students in 19138, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19138, PA are West Oak Lane Charter School, Day Anna B School and Samuel Pennypacker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19138 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19138, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19138, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Oak Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7115 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Gr: K-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Day Anna B School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6324-42 Crittenden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3520
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3520
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Samuel Pennypacker School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1858 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3510
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3510
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19138, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Act Academy Cyber Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2111 Eastburn Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Arise Academy Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2116 E. Haines Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Hope Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2116 E Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 336-2730
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 336-2730
Gr: 9-12
6501 Limekiln Pk
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 276-5266
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 276-5266
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
6199 Ardleigh St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 276-5830
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 276-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
5650 Sprague St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 951-4008
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 951-4008
Gr: K-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19138, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19138, PA include West Oak Lane Charter School, Day Anna B School and Samuel Pennypacker School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19138?
3 public elementary schools are located in 19138.
What is the racial composition of students in 19138?
19138 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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