For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,326 students in 19137, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19137, PA are Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School, Bridesburg School and Maritime Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19137 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19137, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19137, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4259 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Gr: K-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Bridesburg School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2824 Jenks St
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 400-7240
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 400-7240
Gr: K-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Maritime Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2275 Bridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Gr: K-12 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19137, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19137, PA include Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School, Bridesburg School and Maritime Academy Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19137?
3 public middle schools are located in 19137.
What is the racial composition of students in 19137?
19137 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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