Best 19131 Pennsylvania Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,036 students in 19131, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19131, PA are The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber, Discovery Charter School and Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19131 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19131, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 19131, PA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Gr: 5-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Parkside
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Gr: K-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Gr: K-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Samuel Gompers School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Wynnefield Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7250
Gr: K-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Global Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 295-5700
Gr: K-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #66.
Blankenburg Rudolph School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7280
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
Heston Edward School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 N 54th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7290
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
5720 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-9170
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19131 Pennsylvania

19131, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Gr: 8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5801 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Gr: K-6
5070 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Gr: K-3
5376 West Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5516
Gr: PK-5
5301 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5501
Gr: 7-8 | 188 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19131, PA?
How many public middle schools are located in 19131?
8 public middle schools are located in 19131.
What is the racial composition of students in 19131?
19131 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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