Best Public Schools in Zip Code 19115

Summary:

The 19115 zip code area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Frank Anne School and Greenberg Joseph School) and 1 middle school (Baldi C C A Middle School). These schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with all 3 having very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the 3 schools, Greenberg Joseph School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 173 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 61% proficient or better in Math and 77.4% proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania state averages.

In contrast, Baldi C C A Middle School has seen a decline in its performance, dropping from a ranking of 223 out of 883 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2021-2022 to 353 out of 891 in 2023-2024. Despite the differences in academic achievement, the 3 schools maintain similar per-student spending levels and student-teacher ratios, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the variations in school performance.

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frank Anne School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Bowler St	Philadelphia	19115	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3070	1,347	75	17.8	99.9%	540 (40.1%)	178 (13.2%)	136 (10.1%)	458 (34.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (2.4%)	62.9	641^st of 1526 public elementary schools	58.0%		64.7	602^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	60.8%	39	51.7	59.5	54.7				55.3	77.6		77.6	53.8	62.5	62.3				59.6	$16,413	$7,867	$8,546
Greenberg Joseph School	Public	K-8	600 Sharon Ln	Philadelphia	19115	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3080	831	48	17.4	100.0%	336 (40.4%)	98 (11.8%)	64 (7.7%)	321 (38.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.3%)	85.9	173^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	88.7%		88	134^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.3%	39	84.7	66.2	52.6	57.6	42.0	61.7	61.0	93.0	75.3	84.4	77.9	74.7	76.0	86.9	72.9	75.3	77.4	$16,953	$7,457	$9,496
Baldi C C A Middle School	Public	6-8	8801 Verree Rd	Philadelphia	19115	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3090	1,462	86	17.0	100.0%	619 (42.3%)	204 (14.0%)	147 (10.1%)	402 (27.5%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	82 (5.6%)	61.1	353^rd of 891 public middle schools	60.4%		65.8	292^nd of 893 public middle schools	67.3%	61				34.1	38.1	40.4	37.5		49.3	49.3				48.4	57.9	53.2	53.1	$16,529	$8,307	$8,221

Cities Near Zip Code 19115

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Philadelphia	0.61 mi	307	687^th
Huntingdon Valley	2.32 mi	4	55^th
Elkins Park	3.5 mi	3	180^th
Cheltenham	4.21 mi	1	675^th
Bensalem	4.5 mi	10	591^st

See the top PA Pennsylvania cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.