For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,368 students in 19149, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19149, PA are Mayfair School, Spruance Gilbert School and Allen Ethan School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19149 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19149, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19149, PA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayfair School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Princeton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3280
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3280
Gr: K-8 | 1,688 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Spruance Gilbert School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Horrocks St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Gr: PK-8 | 1,255 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Allen Ethan School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6329 Battersby St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3270
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3270
Gr: K-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Ziegler William H School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5935 Saul St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3260
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3260
Gr: K-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19149, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19149, PA include Mayfair School, Spruance Gilbert School and Allen Ethan School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19149?
4 public middle schools are located in 19149.
What is the racial composition of students in 19149?
19149 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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