For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,935 students in 19131, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19131, PA are The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber, Discovery Charter School and Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19131 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19131, 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 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19131, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7270
Gr: 5-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Parkside
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Gr: K-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Gr: K-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Samuel Gompers School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Wynnefield Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7250
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7250
Gr: K-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Global Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 295-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 295-5700
Gr: K-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #66.
Blankenburg Rudolph School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7280
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7280
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Heston Edward School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1621 N 54th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7290
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7290
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
5720 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-9170
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-9170
Gr: K-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19131, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19131, PA include The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber, Discovery Charter School and Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19131?
8 public middle schools are located in 19131.
What is the racial composition of students in 19131?
19131 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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