Best 19147 Pennsylvania Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,124 students in 19147, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19147, PA are Meredith William M School, Fanny Jackson Coppin School and Christopher Columbus Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19147 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19147, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 19147, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meredith William M School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
725 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7990
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Christopher Columbus Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
South Building, 1242-46 S 13th
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Gr: K-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Nebinger George W School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Carpenter St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Vare-washington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1198 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Kirkbride Eliza B School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Gr: PK-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19147 Pennsylvania

19147, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1198 South 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 952-6209
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19147, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19147, PA include Meredith William M School, Fanny Jackson Coppin School and Christopher Columbus Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19147?
6 public middle schools are located in 19147.
What is the racial composition of students in 19147?
19147 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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