For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,312 students in 19103, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,414 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 19103, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19103, PA are Greenfield Albert M School, Inquiry Charter School and Freire Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19103 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19103, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19103, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Albert M School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Gr: K-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Belmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Gr: 5-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Russell Byers Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Belmont Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4030 Brown Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Gr: K-12 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19103, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19103, PA include Greenfield Albert M School, Inquiry Charter School and Freire Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 19103?
6 public schools are located in 19103.
What percentage of students in 19103 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 19103 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19103?
19103 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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