For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 866 students in 19142, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19142, PA are Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School and Tilden William T Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19142 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19142, 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 Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19142, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Paschall Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-1939
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-1939
Gr: K-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Tilden William T Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Elmwood Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8170
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8170
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
19142, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Economics & Law Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6615 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 99%
540 North 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-2163
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-2163
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19142, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19142, PA include Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School and Tilden William T Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19142?
2 public middle schools are located in 19142.
What is the racial composition of students in 19142?
19142 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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