For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,479 students in 19130, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19130, PA are Masterman Julia R Sec School, Bache-martin School and Waring Laura W School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19130 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19130, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19130, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Gr: 5-12 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Bache-martin School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7550
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7550
Gr: PK-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Waring Laura W School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Green St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7560
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7560
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
People For People Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-7060
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-7060
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19130, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19130, PA include Masterman Julia R Sec School, Bache-martin School and Waring Laura W School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19130?
5 public middle schools are located in 19130.
What is the racial composition of students in 19130?
19130 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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