For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,951 students in 19123, PA (there are , serving 791 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 19123, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19123, PA are Parkway Center City Middle College, Bodine William W High School and Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19123 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19123, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19123, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkway Center City Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
540 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Bodine William W High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1023 Callowhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Grades: K-8
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Kearny Gen Philip School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7590
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7590
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
Rank: #55.
Spring Garden School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1146 Mellon St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7610
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7610
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
Rank: #66.
Young Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Marshall St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 232-9727
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 232-9727
Grades: 5-8
| 251 students
Rank: #77.
Math Civics And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
447 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 923-4880
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 923-4880
Grades: 1-12
| 896 students
19123, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
540 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 351-7375
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 351-7375
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
910 N 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-7434
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-7434
Grades: K-12
| 1,144 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19123, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19123, PA include Parkway Center City Middle College, Bodine William W High School and Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 19123?
7 public schools are located in 19123.
What percentage of students in 19123 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 19123 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19123?
19123 public schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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