Best 19119 Pennsylvania Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 976 students in 19119, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19119, PA are Henry Charles W School and Houston Henry E School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19119 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19119, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 19119, PA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry Charles W School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Carpenter Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3480
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Houston Henry E School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Rural Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3490
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19119 Pennsylvania

19119, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Covenent/burke Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 753-0390
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19119, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19119, PA include Henry Charles W School and Houston Henry E School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19119?
2 public middle schools are located in 19119.
What is the racial composition of students in 19119?
19119 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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