For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,812 students in 19154, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19154, PA are Decatur Stephen School and Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19154 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19154, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19154, PA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur Stephen School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3050
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3050
Gr: K-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11061 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3060
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3060
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
19154, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10800 Hawley St
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2607
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2607
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Shallcross Day School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3801 Woodhaven Rd Bldg F
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2601
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 281-2601
Gr: 5-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19154, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19154, PA include Decatur Stephen School and Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19154?
2 public middle schools are located in 19154.
What is the racial composition of students in 19154?
19154 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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