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Best 19132 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,901 students in 19132, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,393 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 19132, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19132, PA are Technical Freire Charter School, Strawberry Mansion High School and Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19132 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19132, 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 19132, PA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Technical Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2221 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 507-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Strawberry Mansion High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3133 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 294-8596
Gr: K-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Kipp Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 687-7283
Gr: K-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2150 West Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Wright Richard R School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 W Dauphin St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Barry Comm John School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5900 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7640
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Peirce Thomas M School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 W Cambria St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #99.
Rhodes E Washington School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 W. Clearfield Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7060
Gr: K-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Allen Dr Ethel School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7040
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Youthbuild Phila Charter School
Charter School
2309 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 627-8671
Gr: 12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 19132, PA?
How many public schools are located in 19132?
11 public schools are located in 19132.
What percentage of students in 19132 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 19132 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19132?
19132 public schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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