For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,824 students in 19146, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19146, PA are Independence Charter School, Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy and Stanton Edwin M School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19146 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19146, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19146, PA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
Gr: K-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7940
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7940
Gr: K-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Stanton Edwin M School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7960
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7960
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Universal Alcorn Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Dickinson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Gr: K-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Universal Institute Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Gr: K-9 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #66.
Childs George W School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7950
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7950
Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
19146, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Gr: 8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bluford Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5801 Media St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
2400 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5743
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5743
Gr: 7-9
1900 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6222
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6222
Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Universal Daroff Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5630 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
World Communications Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
512-20 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-3198
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-3198
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19146, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19146, PA include Independence Charter School, Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy and Stanton Edwin M School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19146?
6 public middle schools are located in 19146.
What is the racial composition of students in 19146?
19146 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% 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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