For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 754 students in 19122, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19122, PA are Ludlow James R School, Dunbar Paul L School and Mckinley William School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19122 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19122, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19122, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ludlow James R School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Dunbar Paul L School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley William School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Orkney St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19122, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1012 West Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Wakisha Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
900 W Jefferson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students
1111 Cecil B Moore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Gr: 8-9 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19122, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19122, PA include Ludlow James R School, Dunbar Paul L School and Mckinley William School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19122?
3 public middle schools are located in 19122.
What is the racial composition of students in 19122?
19122 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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