For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,437 students in 19104, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19104, PA are Penn Alexander School, Science Leadership Academy Middle School and Washington Martha School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19104 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19104, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19104, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Alexander School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Grades: K-8
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Science Leadership Academy Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3610 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-8320
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-8320
Grades: 5-8
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Martha School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
766 N 44th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7770
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7770
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
Rank: #44.
Mcmichael Morton School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3543 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7750
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7750
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
19104, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3724 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Frontier Virtual Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3020 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
1301 Belmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 581-5500
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 581-5500
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
3601 Filbert St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-5100
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19104, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19104, PA include Penn Alexander School, Science Leadership Academy Middle School and Washington Martha School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19104?
4 public middle schools are located in 19104.
What is the racial composition of students in 19104?
19104 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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