For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,687 students in 19132, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19132, PA are Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School, Kipp Philadelphia Charter School and Barry Comm John School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19132 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19132, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 19132, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 294-8596
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 294-8596
Gr: K-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 687-7283
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 687-7283
Gr: K-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Barry Comm John School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7640
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7640
Gr: PK-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Rhodes E Washington School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 W. Clearfield Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7060
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7060
Gr: K-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Allen Dr Ethel School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7040
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7040
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19132, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19132, PA include Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School, Kipp Philadelphia Charter School and Barry Comm John School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19132?
5 public middle schools are located in 19132.
What is the racial composition of students in 19132?
19132 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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