For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,715 students in 19136, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19136, PA are New Foundations Charter School, Northeast Community Propel Academy and Brown Joseph School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19136 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19136, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19136, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Gr: K-12 | 1,508 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Community Propel Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Rowland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-4000
Gr: K-8 | 1,762 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Brown Joseph School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Stanwood St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3320
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3320
Gr: K-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19136, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19136, PA include New Foundations Charter School, Northeast Community Propel Academy and Brown Joseph School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19136?
3 public middle schools are located in 19136.
What is the racial composition of students in 19136?
19136 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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