For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,660 students in 19145, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19145, PA are Gamp, Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and Bregy F Amedee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19145 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19145, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19145, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gamp
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23rd And Ritner Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8230
Gr: 5-12 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Gr: K-12 | 2,600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Bregy F Amedee School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bigler St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Mcdaniel Delaplaine School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8220
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8220
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
19145, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3301 Tasker St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Gr: 9-11 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Universal Vare Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2100 South 24th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Gr: 5-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
2100 South 24th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Gr: 5-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19145, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19145, PA include Gamp, Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School and Bregy F Amedee School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19145?
4 public middle schools are located in 19145.
What is the racial composition of students in 19145?
19145 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% 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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