For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,660 students in 19145, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19145, PA are Gamp, Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and Bregy F Amedee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19145 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19145, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19145, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gamp
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Grades: 5-12
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Grades: K-12
| 2,600 students
Rank: #33.
Bregy F Amedee School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bigler St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Mcdaniel Delaplaine School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8220
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8220
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
19145, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3301 Tasker St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Grades: 9-11
| 428 students
Universal Vare Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2100 South 24th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Grades: 5-8
| 150 students
2100 South 24th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Grades: 5-8
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19145, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19145, PA include Gamp, Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and Bregy F Amedee School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19145?
4 public middle schools are located in 19145.
What is the racial composition of students in 19145?
19145 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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