For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,148 students in 19125, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19125, PA are Adaire Alexander School, Brown Henry A School and Penn Treaty School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19125 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19125, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19125, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adaire Alexander School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 E Palmer St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Brown Henry A School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1946 E Sergeant St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7490
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7490
Grades: PK-8
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Penn Treaty School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-3800
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-3800
Grades: 6-12
| 426 students
19125, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Douglas Stephen A School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
2700 East Huntingdon St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
2051 E Cumbeerland Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4700
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
2051 E Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-5173
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-5173
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
600 East Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4715
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4715
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19125, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19125, PA include Adaire Alexander School, Brown Henry A School and Penn Treaty School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19125?
3 public middle schools are located in 19125.
What is the racial composition of students in 19125?
19125 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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