For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,061 students in 19123, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19123, PA are Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School, Kearny Gen Philip School and Spring Garden School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19123 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19123, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19123, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1023 Callowhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Gr: K-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Kearny Gen Philip School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7590
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7590
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Spring Garden School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1146 Mellon St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7610
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7610
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Young Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Marshall St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 232-9727
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 232-9727
Gr: 5-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Math Civics And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
447 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 923-4880
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 923-4880
Gr: 1-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
19123, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
540 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 351-7375
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 351-7375
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students
910 N 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-7434
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-7434
Gr: K-12 | 1,144 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19123, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19123, PA include Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School, Kearny Gen Philip School and Spring Garden School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19123?
5 public middle schools are located in 19123.
What is the racial composition of students in 19123?
19123 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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