For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,279 students in 19145, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,194 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 19145, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19145, PA are Gamp, Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19145 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19145, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19145, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gamp
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Gr: 5-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Gr: K-12 | 2,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1928 Point Breeze Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 334-6144
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 334-6144
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Bregy F Amedee School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bigler St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Universal Audenried Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Tasker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Girard Stephen School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8180
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8180
Gr: K-4 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Universal Vare Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 South 24th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Gr: 5-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Mcdaniel Delaplaine School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8220
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8220
Gr: K-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19145, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19145, PA include Gamp, Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers.
How many public schools are located in 19145?
8 public schools are located in 19145.
What percentage of students in 19145 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 19145 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19145?
19145 public schools minority enrollment is 78% 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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