For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,395 students in 19154, PA (there are , serving 2,347 private students). 51% of all K-12 students in 19154, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19154, PA are Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush, Decatur Stephen School and Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19154 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19154, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19154, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11081 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3030
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Decatur Stephen School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3050
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3050
Grades: K-8
| 965 students
Rank: #33.
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11061 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3060
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3060
Grades: PK-8
| 847 students
19154, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10800 Hawley St
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2607
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2607
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Shallcross Day School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3801 Woodhaven Rd Bldg F
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2601
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2601
Grades: 5-12
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19154, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19154, PA include Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush, Decatur Stephen School and Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School.
How many public schools are located in 19154?
3 public schools are located in 19154.
What percentage of students in 19154 go to public school?
51% of all K-12 students in 19154 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19154?
19154 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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