Best Public High Schools in 19146 (Philadelphia, PA) (2026)

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Best 19146 Pennsylvania Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 563 students in 19146, PA.

The top-ranked public high school in 19146, PA is Universal Institute Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 19146 have an score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and score of 39% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 19146, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 19146, PA Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Universal Institute Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
:

Bottom 50%

800 S 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988

Gr: K-9 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

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19146, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alcorn James School (Closed 2014)

3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219

Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Barratt Norris S Middle School (Closed 2012)

1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217

Gr: 8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Bluford Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

5801 Media St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518

Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1

Durham Thomas Child Dev Center (Closed 2004)

500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744

Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Peirce William S Middle School (Closed 2012)

2400 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5743

Gr: 7-9

Smith Walter G School (Closed 2014)

1900 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6222

Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Universal Daroff Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

5630 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518

Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

World Communications Charter School (Closed 2018)

Charter School

512-20 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-3198

Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 19146, PA?

The top-ranked public high schools in 19146, PA include Universal Institute Charter School.

How many public high schools are located in 19146?

1 public high schools are located in 19146.

What is the racial composition of students in 19146?

19146 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).