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Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best North Philadelphia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 63 public middle schools serving 38,309 students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Philadelphia are Masterman Julia R Sec School, High School Of Engineering & Science and Adaire Alexander School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Masterman Julia R Sec School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1699 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7580
Gr: 5-12 | 1,183 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
High School Of Engineering & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 W Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7380
Gr: 7-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Adaire Alexander School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 E Palmer St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4259 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Gr: K-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Hill Freedman World Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3530
Gr: 6-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Bache-martin School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7550
Gr: PK-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Bridesburg School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2824 Jenks St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 400-7240
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Conwell Russell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1849 E Clearfield St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7210
Gr: 5-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Gr: K-12 | 1,512 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Juniata Park Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-7010
Gr: K-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
West Oak Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7115 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Gr: K-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ludlow James R School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Wissahickon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 G Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 338-1020
Gr: K-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Kearny Gen Philip School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7590
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Amy At Martin
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3380 Richmond St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4172
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Maritime Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2275 Bridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Hopkinson Francis School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 L St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 400-3970
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Community Academy Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 East Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-6700
Gr: K-12 | 1,237 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Morris Robert School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7320
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-1300
Gr: K-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Kelley William D School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 N 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7370
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2222.
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 294-8596
Gr: K-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2323.
Franklin S Edmonds School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8025 Thouron Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3370
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2424.
Mccloskey John F School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8500 Pickering St
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3380
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2525.
Waring Laura W School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Green St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7560
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Esperanza Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 457-3667
Gr: K-12 | 1,637 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2727.
Pan American Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2830 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 425-1212
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Mastery Cs-gratz Campus
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1798 West Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-4408
Gr: 7-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2929.
Feltonville School Of Arts & Sciences
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 E. Courtland St.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3810
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Kipp Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 687-7283
Gr: K-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Hartranft John F School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 W Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 400-7090
Gr: K-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Penn Treaty School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-3800
Gr: 6-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3333.
Marshall Thurgood
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5120 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #3434.
Young Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Marshall St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 232-9727
Gr: 5-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #3535.
Hunter William H School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 400-7110
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA include Masterman Julia R Sec School, High School Of Engineering & Science and Adaire Alexander School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
63 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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