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Best 19141 Pennsylvania Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,394 students in 19141, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19141, PA are Howe Julia Ward School, Pennell Joseph School and Prince Hall School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19141 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19141, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 19141, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howe Julia Ward School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3650
Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Pennell Joseph School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Nedro Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Prince Hall School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 North Gratz Street
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3690
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Logan James School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Lindley Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Cooke Jay Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 W Louden St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-8330
Gr: K-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Widener Memorial School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Lindley Academy Cs At Birney
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West Lindley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(267) 669-1450
Gr: K-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19141 Pennsylvania

19141, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Birney Gen Davis B School (Closed 2012)
900914 West Lindley St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Delaware Valley Chs (Closed 2018)
Logan Place - Suite A, 5201 Ol
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19141, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19141, PA include Howe Julia Ward School, Pennell Joseph School and Prince Hall School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19141?
7 public elementary schools are located in 19141.
What is the racial composition of students in 19141?
19141 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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