For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,664 students in 19139, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19139, PA are Lea Henry C School, Middle Years Alternative and Locke Alain School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19139 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19139, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19139, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lea Henry C School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7660
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7660
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Middle Years Alternative
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4725 Fairmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7720
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7720
Gr: 5-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Locke Alain School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Haverford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7670
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7670
Gr: K-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Rhoads James School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Parrish St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7680
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7680
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Andrew School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5640 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7650
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7650
Gr: K-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
19139, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4725 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 581-5510
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 581-5510
Gr: 5-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19139, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19139, PA include Lea Henry C School, Middle Years Alternative and Locke Alain School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19139?
5 public middle schools are located in 19139.
What is the racial composition of students in 19139?
19139 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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