For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,115 students in 19123, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 728 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 19123, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 19123, PA are Parkway Center City Middle College, Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School and Bodine William W High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 19123 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 19123, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 19123, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway Center City Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 N 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7620
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1023 Callowhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Bodine William W High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Kearny Gen Philip School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7590
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7590
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Spring Garden School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1146 Mellon St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7610
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7610
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Young Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Marshall St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 232-9727
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 232-9727
Gr: 5-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 19123, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 19123, PA include Parkway Center City Middle College, Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School and Bodine William W High School.
How many public schools are located in 19123?
6 public schools are located in 19123.
What percentage of students in 19123 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 19123 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 19123?
19123 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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