For the 2025 school year, there are 63 public middle schools serving 36,370 students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in North Philadelphia are Masterman Julia R Sec School, High School Of Engineering & Science and Adaire Alexander School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Grades: 5-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #22.
High School Of Engineering & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Grades: 7-12
| 843 students
Rank: #33.
Adaire Alexander School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 E Palmer St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4259 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Grades: K-8
| 957 students
Rank: #55.
Hill Freedman World Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Grades: 6-12
| 572 students
Rank: #66.
Bridesburg School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2824 Jenks St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 400-7240
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 400-7240
Grades: K-8
| 547 students
Rank: #77.
Conwell Russell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1849 E Clearfield St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7210
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7210
Grades: 5-8
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Bache-martin School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7550
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7550
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #99.
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1840 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Grades: K-12
| 1,506 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Hopkinson Francis School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 L St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3970
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3970
Grades: K-8
| 606 students
Rank: #1212.
Ludlow James R School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Rank: #1313.
Community Academy Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-6700
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-6700
Grades: K-12
| 1,242 students
Rank: #1414.
West Oak Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7115 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Grades: K-8
| 969 students
Rank: #1515.
Juniata Park Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7010
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7010
Grades: K-8
| 865 students
Rank: #1616.
Maritime Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2275 Bridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Grades: K-12
| 822 students
Rank: #1717.
Kearny Gen Philip School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7590
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7590
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
Rank: #1818.
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 294-8596
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 294-8596
Grades: K-8
| 670 students
Rank: #1919.
Amy At Martin
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3380 Richmond St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4172
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4172
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Rank: #2020.
Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4101 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-1300
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-1300
Grades: K-8
| 710 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Kelley William D School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7370
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7370
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Penn Treaty School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-3800
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-3800
Grades: 6-12
| 426 students
Rank: #2323.
Kipp Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 758-2630
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 758-2630
Grades: K-8
| 864 students
Rank: #2424.
Mccloskey John F School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Pickering St
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3380
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3380
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Feltonville Sch Of Arts & Sciences
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 E. Courtland St.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3810
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3810
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Franklin S Edmonds School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8025 Thouron Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3370
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3370
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Samuel Pennypacker School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1858 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3510
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3510
Grades: PK-8
| 324 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Waring Laura W School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Green St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7560
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7560
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Rank: #2929.
Hunter William H School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 400-7110
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 400-7110
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Rank: #3030.
Esperanza Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 457-3667
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 457-3667
Grades: K-12
| 1,641 students
Rank: #3131.
Marshall Thurgood
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5120 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
Rank: #3232.
Pan American Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2830 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 425-1212
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 425-1212
Grades: K-8
| 751 students
Rank: #3333.
Young Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Marshall St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 232-9727
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 232-9727
Grades: 5-8
| 251 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Cooke Jay Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W Louden St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-8330
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-8330
Grades: K-8
| 397 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Mckinley William School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Orkney St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Grades: PK-8
| 323 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA include Masterman Julia R Sec School, High School Of Engineering & Science and Adaire Alexander School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
64 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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