For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 978 students in 19122, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19122, PA are Moffet John School, Ludlow James R School and Dunbar Paul L School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 19122 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19122, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19122, PA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Ludlow James R School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Mckinley William School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Orkney St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19122, Pennsylvania ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1012 West Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Wakisha Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
900 W Jefferson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students
1111 Cecil B Moore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Gr: 8-9 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 19122, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 19122, PA include Moffet John School, Ludlow James R School and Dunbar Paul L School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19122?
4 public elementary schools are located in 19122.
What is the racial composition of students in 19122?
19122 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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