For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 7,066 students in 19136, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 2,232 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 19136, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19136, PA are New Foundations Charter School, Northeast Community Propel Academy and Brown Joseph School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19136 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19136, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19136, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Gr: K-12 | 1,529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Community Propel Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Rowland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-4000
Gr: K-8 | 1,783 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brown Joseph School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Stanwood St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3320
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3320
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Ryan Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3309
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3309
Gr: 9-12 | 2,472 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Forrest Edwin School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3330
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3330
Gr: PK-5 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19136, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19136, PA include New Foundations Charter School, Northeast Community Propel Academy and Brown Joseph School.
How many public schools are located in 19136?
5 public schools are located in 19136.
What percentage of students in 19136 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 19136 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19136?
19136 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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