For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 449 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Southwest Philadelphia is Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 S 58th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 878-1544
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 878-1544
Gr: 5-9 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA include Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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