Best Public Schools in 19153 (Philadelphia, PA) (2025-26)

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Best 19153 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 377 students in 19153, PA.

The top ranked public school in 19153, PA is Penrose School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public school in zipcode 19153 have an score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and score of 27% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19153, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 19153, PA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Penrose School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
:

Bottom 50%

2515 S 78th St
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 400-8310

Gr: K-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19153 Pennsylvania

19153, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Communications Technology High School (Closed 2014)

Vocational School

8110 Lyons Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958

Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Pepper George Middle School (Closed 2014)

2901 South 84th St
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6457

Gr: 5-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 19153, PA?

The top ranked public schools in 19153, PA include Penrose School.

How many public schools are located in 19153?

1 public schools are located in 19153.

What is the racial composition of students in 19153?

19153 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).