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Best Schools in 19147, PA
19147, PA has 20 public schools (6 high, 0 middle, 13 elementary) serving 9,935 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 19147 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 19147, PA
The top high schools in 19147, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Academy At Palumbo
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1179 Students
2. Creative And Performing Arts
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
3. Constitution Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students
4. Furness Horace Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students
5. South Philadelphia Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 611 Students
6. Franklin Benjamin Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 19147, PA
The top elementary schools in 19147, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meredith William M Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 516 Students
2. Greenfield Albert M Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 683 Students
3. Mccall Gen George A Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 628 Students
4. Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 520 Students
5. Christopher Columbus Cs
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Christopher Columbus Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 862 Students
6. Nebinger George W Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 405 Students
7. Stanton Edwin M Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 322 Students
8. Vare-washington El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 339 Students
9. Kirkbride Eliza B Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 509 Students
10. Childs George W Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 19147, PA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
19147, PA has a total population of 41,395 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 19147, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 19147, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19147, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19147, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 19147, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 19147, PA
How many schools are in 19147, PA?
19147, PA has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 0 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 9,935 students in total.
How do schools in 19147 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 19147 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 19147 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19147?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations