For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 10,483 students in 19144, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19144, PA are Mastery Cs -thomas Campus, Fitler Academics Plus and Lingelbach Anna L School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19144 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19144, 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 19144, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
927 Johnston St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Grades: K-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: #22.
Fitler Academics Plus
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 W Seymour St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3610
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3610
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Lingelbach Anna L School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6340 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3630
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3630
Grades: K-8
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Wissahickon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 G Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 338-1020
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 338-1020
Grades: K-8
| 930 students
Rank: #55.
Mastery Cs-hardy Williams
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Warrington Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 724-2343
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 724-2343
Grades: K-12
| 1,190 students
Rank: #66.
Mastery Cs-harrity Campus
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 471-2908
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 471-2908
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #77.
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 922-1902
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 922-1902
Grades: 7-12
| 634 students
Rank: #88.
Mastery Cs - Shoemaker Campus
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Media Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 296-7111
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 296-7111
Grades: 7-12
| 742 students
Rank: #99.
Mastery Cs-gratz Campus
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1798 West Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-4408
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-4408
Grades: 7-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #1010.
Mastery Cs-francis D. Pastorius Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Sprague Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-5689
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-5689
Grades: K-8
| 648 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 N 19th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-5042
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-5042
Grades: K-8
| 755 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Mastery Cs-pickett Campus
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 905 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 E Washington Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3640
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 400-3640
Grades: K-8
| 436 students
Rank: #1414.
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2118 West Norris St.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 443-0673
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 443-0673
Grades: K-8
| 556 students
19144, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excellence Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5700 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
60 East Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
40 East High St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4004
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4004
Grades: 9-12
| 728 students
Germantown Settlement Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4811 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-0855
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-0855
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
Imani Educationl Circle Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5612 Greene St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-9240
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-9240
Grades: K-8
| 435 students
5700 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4002
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4002
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
67 E Bringhurst St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4003
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4003
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19144, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19144, PA include Mastery Cs -thomas Campus, Fitler Academics Plus and Lingelbach Anna L School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19144?
14 public middle schools are located in 19144.
What is the racial composition of students in 19144?
19144 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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