For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,368 students in 19149, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19149, PA are Mayfair School, Spruance Gilbert School and Allen Ethan School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19149 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19149, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19149, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayfair School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3280
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3280
Gr: K-8 | 1,688 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Spruance Gilbert School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Horrocks St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Gr: PK-8 | 1,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Allen Ethan School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6329 Battersby St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3270
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3270
Gr: K-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Ziegler William H School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5935 Saul St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3260
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3260
Gr: K-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19149, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19149, PA include Mayfair School, Spruance Gilbert School and Allen Ethan School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19149?
4 public middle schools are located in 19149.
What is the racial composition of students in 19149?
19149 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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