For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,622 students in 19120, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19120, PA are Universal Creighton Charter School, Finletter Thomas K School and Olney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19120 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19120, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19120, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Universal Creighton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Gr: K-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Finletter Thomas K School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6101 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Gr: PK-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Olney Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 N Water St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3790
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3790
Gr: K-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Washington Grover Jr School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3820
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3820
Gr: 5-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Benjamin School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5735 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3760
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3760
Gr: K-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Feltonville School Of Arts & Sciences
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 E. Courtland St.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3810
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3810
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Morrison Andrew J School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5100 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3780
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3780
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Marshall Thurgood
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5120 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19120, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19120, PA include Universal Creighton Charter School, Finletter Thomas K School and Olney Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19120?
9 public middle schools are located in 19120.
What is the racial composition of students in 19120?
19120 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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