For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,670 students in 19143, PA (there are , serving 1,119 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 19143, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 19143, PA are Independence Cs West, Motivation High School and Boys' Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19143 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 19143, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19143, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Cs West
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-5600
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-5600
Grades: K-8
| 831 students
Rank: #22.
Motivation High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7930
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7930
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Boys' Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Cedar Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-5149
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-5149
Grades: 6-12
| 773 students
Rank: #44.
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 S 58th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 878-1544
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 878-1544
Grades: 5-9
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Harrington Avery D School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5300-34 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7920
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7920
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Rank: #66.
Longstreth William C School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Willows Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7870
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7870
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Rank: #77.
Comegys Benjamin B School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Greenway Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7860
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7860
Grades: K-8
| 267 students
Rank: #88.
Anderson Add B School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1034 S 60th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7890
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7890
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Rank: #99.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Kingsessing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7880
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7880
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #1010.
Bryant William C School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Cedar Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7910
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7910
Grades: PK-8
| 366 students
Rank: #1111.
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2978
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2978
Grades: K-8
| 598 students
19143, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5601 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2908
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2908
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5200 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2901
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2901
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
5900 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 294-2973
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 294-2973
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
5400 Warrington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-2161
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-2161
Grades: 7-8
| 189 students
1300 South 46th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 823-8206
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 823-8206
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 19143, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 19143, PA include Independence Cs West, Motivation High School and Boys' Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 19143?
11 public schools are located in 19143.
What percentage of students in 19143 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 19143 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19143?
19143 public schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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