For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,258 students in 19141, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19141, PA are Cooke Jay Middle School, Widener Memorial School and Lindley Academy Cs At Birney. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19141 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 19141, 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 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19141, PA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooke Jay Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W Louden St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-8330
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-8330
Gr: K-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Widener Memorial School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Lindley Academy Cs At Birney
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Lindley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(267) 669-1450
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(267) 669-1450
Gr: K-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19141, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900914 West Lindley St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Logan Place - Suite A, 5201 Ol
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19141, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19141, PA include Cooke Jay Middle School, Widener Memorial School and Lindley Academy Cs At Birney.
How many public middle schools are located in 19141?
3 public middle schools are located in 19141.
What is the racial composition of students in 19141?
19141 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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