For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,398 students in 19135, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19135, PA are Keystone Academy Charter School and Disston Hamilton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19135 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19135, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19135, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Keystone Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4521 Longshore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-2111
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-2111
Grades: K-8
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
Disston Hamilton School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 400-3350
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 400-3350
Grades: K-8
| 735 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19135, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19135, PA include Keystone Academy Charter School and Disston Hamilton School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19135?
2 public middle schools are located in 19135.
What is the racial composition of students in 19135?
19135 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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