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Best 19120 Pennsylvania Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,675 students in 19120, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19120, PA are Universal Creighton Charter School, Finletter Thomas K School and Olney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19120 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19120, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 19120, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Universal Creighton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Gr: K-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Finletter Thomas K School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Olney Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 N Water St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3790
Gr: K-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Washington Grover Jr School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3820
Gr: 5-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Benjamin School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5735 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3760
Gr: K-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Feltonville Sch 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 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Morrison Andrew J School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3780
Gr: K-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Marshall Thurgood
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5120 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6301 N. 2nd Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 297-1883
Gr: K-12 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19120 Pennsylvania

19120, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6301 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 291-1883
Gr: PK-12
Creighton Thomas School (Closed 2013)
5401 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Olney High School East (Closed 2012)
100 West Duncannon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-3014
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Olney High School West (Closed 2012)
100 West Duncannon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-0109
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Truebright Science Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
407 E. Roosevelt Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 455-3437
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19120, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19120, PA include Universal Creighton Charter School, Finletter Thomas K School and Olney Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19120?
9 public middle schools are located in 19120.
What is the racial composition of students in 19120?
19120 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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