Top 10 Best Philadelphia County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 191 public middle schools serving 116,933 students in Philadelphia County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Philadelphia County, PA are Masterman Julia R Sec School, Greenfield Albert M School and Gamp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philadelphia County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Philadelphia County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Philadelphia County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Grades: 5-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #22.
Greenfield Albert M School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Grades: K-8
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
Gamp
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Grades: 5-12
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Penn Alexander School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Grades: K-8
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
Carver High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Grades: 7-12
| 897 students
Rank: #66.
Mccall Gen George A School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
325 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 400-7840
Grades: K-8
| 628 students
Rank: #77.
Meredith William M School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
725 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7990
Grades: K-8
| 516 students
Rank: #88.
Greenberg Joseph School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Sharon Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3080
Grades: K-8
| 831 students
Rank: #99.
Mast Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Grades: K-12
| 1,473 students
Rank: #1010.
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1023 Callowhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Rank: #1111.
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Grades: 5-12
| 642 students
Rank: #1212.
Green Woods Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
468 Domino Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-6337
Grades: K-8
| 688 students
Rank: #1313.
Henry Charles W School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Carpenter Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3480
Grades: K-8
| 489 students
Rank: #1414.
Adaire Alexander School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 E Palmer St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Grades: K-8
| 394 students
Rank: #1515.
Baldi C C A Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8801 Verree Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 1,462 students
Rank: #1616.
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Grades: K-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #1717.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Grades: K-12
| 2,721 students
Rank: #1818.
Dobson James School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4667 Umbria St
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 400-3570
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #1919.
Christopher Columbus Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
South Building, 1242-46 S 13th
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Grades: K-8
| 862 students
Rank: #2020.
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4259 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Grades: K-8
| 955 students
Rank: #2121.
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Grades: PK-8
| 520 students
Rank: #2222.
Hill Freedman World Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Grades: 6-12
| 638 students
Rank: #2323.
New Foundations Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Grades: K-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #2424.
Amy Nw
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3460
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Rank: #2525.
John Hancock Demonstration School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Morrell Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3120
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
Rank: #2626.
Independence Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
Grades: K-8
| 781 students
Rank: #2727.
Decatur Stephen School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3050
Grades: K-8
| 889 students
Rank: #2828.
Cook-wissahickon School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Salaignac St
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3430
Grades: PK-8
| 442 students
Rank: #2929.
Arthur Chester A School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7940
Grades: K-8
| 307 students
Rank: #3030.
Shawmont School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
535 Shawmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3440
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #3131.
Fell D Newlin School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W Oregon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8260
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Rank: #3232.
Science Leadership Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3610 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-8320
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #3333.
Vare-washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1198 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Rank: #3434.
Nebinger George W School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Carpenter St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #3535.
Bridesburg School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2824 Jenks St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 400-7240
Grades: K-8
| 597 students
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Philadelphia County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2111 Eastburn Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
2116 E. Haines Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
6301 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 291-1883
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
3301 Tasker St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Grades: 9-11
| 428 students
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Grades: 8
| 111 students
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Grades: 8
| 70 students
900914 West Lindley St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
5801 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1901 South 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
1435 North 26th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5080
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
2700 East Auburn St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4707
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
6615 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
12th And Allegheny
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 599-7525
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4224 North Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 754-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
105 S. 7th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 351-2900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3701 North 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Grades: PK-8
| 693 students
1201 West Rush St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-8610
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
8110 Lyons Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
5401 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Grades: K-8
| 722 students
5630 Vine St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 471-2905
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Logan Place - Suite A, 5201 Ol
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Douglas Stephen A School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
Magnet School
2700 East Huntingdon St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
2118 West Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3724 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
3300 Henry Ave. Ste 2, 3 Fall
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
1197 Haworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Grades: K-8
| 906 students
5700 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
601 West Somerset St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-4406
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
2601 West Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Grades: 6-12
| 275 students
3020 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
60 East Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
40 East High St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4004
Grades: 9-12
| 728 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Philadelphia County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Philadelphia County, PA include Masterman Julia R Sec School, Greenfield Albert M School and Gamp.
How many public middle schools are located in Philadelphia County?
191 public middle schools are located in Philadelphia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia County?
Philadelphia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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