For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,252 students in 19122, PA (there are , serving 641 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 19122, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19122, PA are Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson, Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School and Moffet John School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19122 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19122, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19122, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2118-2160 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7420
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 N. Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Moffet John School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
127 W Oxford St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7390
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7390
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Ludlow James R School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Mckinley William School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Orkney St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Grades: PK-8
| 323 students
Rank: #66.
Dunbar Paul L School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
Rank: #77.
The U School Innovative Lab
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7450
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youthbuild Phila Charter School
Charter School
1231 N Broad St 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 627-8671
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 627-8671
Grades: 12
| 256 students
19122, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
1012 West Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Grades: K-8
| 158 students
1333 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5900
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5900
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Wakisha Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
900 W Jefferson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
1111 Cecil B Moore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Grades: 8-9
| 102 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19122, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19122, PA include Philadelphia Military Academy At Elverson, Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School and Moffet John School.
How many public schools are located in 19122?
8 public schools are located in 19122.
What percentage of students in 19122 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 19122 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19122?
19122 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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