For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,259 students in 19143, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19143, PA are Independence Cs West, Boys' Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School and Harrington Avery D School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 19143 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 19143, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19143, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Cs West
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-5600
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-5600
Gr: K-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Boys' Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Cedar Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-5149
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-5149
Gr: 6-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Harrington Avery D School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5300-34 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7920
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7920
Gr: K-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 S 58th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 878-1544
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 878-1544
Gr: 5-9 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Comegys Benjamin B School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Greenway Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7860
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7860
Gr: K-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Kingsessing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7880
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7880
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Bryant William C School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Cedar Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7910
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7910
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1010.
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2978
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2978
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 19143, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 19143, PA include Independence Cs West, Boys' Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School and Harrington Avery D School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 19143?
10 public elementary schools are located in 19143.
What is the racial composition of students in 19143?
19143 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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