For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,635 students in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Center City West are Greenfield Albert M School and Freire Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Albert M School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 400-7819
Grades: K-8
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Grades: 5-12
| 953 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia, PA include Greenfield Albert M School and Freire Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Center City West, Philadelphia public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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