For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,271 students in 19151, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19151, PA are Ad Prima Charter School, Overbrook Edu Center and Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19151 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19151, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19151, PA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ad Prima Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1922 N. 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 883-0638
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 883-0638
Gr: K-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Overbrook Edu Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6722 Lansdowne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7540
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7540
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
640 N 66th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 472-8770
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 472-8770
Gr: K-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #44.
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6523 Lansdowne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7510
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7510
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Overbrook Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2032 N 62nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7520
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7520
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Lamberton Robert E School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7501 Woodbine Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7530
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 400-7530
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19151, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7501 Woodbine Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 581-5650
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 581-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19151, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19151, PA include Ad Prima Charter School, Overbrook Edu Center and Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19151?
6 public middle schools are located in 19151.
What is the racial composition of students in 19151?
19151 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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