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Best 19148 Pennsylvania Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,018 students in 19148, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19148, PA are Jenks Abram School, Fell D Newlin School and Taggart John H School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19148 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19148, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 19148, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jenks Abram School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2501 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8240
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Fell D Newlin School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W Oregon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8260
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Taggart John H School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Porter St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Southwark School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1835 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Sharswood George School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8270
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Key Francis Scott School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2230 S 8th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8250
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19148 Pennsylvania

19148, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bok Edw W Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1901 South 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Vare Abigail School (Closed 2014)
1621 East Moyamensing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-8620
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19148, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19148, PA include Jenks Abram School, Fell D Newlin School and Taggart John H School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19148?
6 public elementary schools are located in 19148.
What is the racial composition of students in 19148?
19148 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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