For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,227 students in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in University City are Penn Alexander School, Science Leadership Academy Middle School and Lea Henry C School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Alexander School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7760
Grades: K-8
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Science Leadership Academy Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3610 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-8320
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-8320
Grades: 5-8
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Lea Henry C School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7660
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7660
Grades: PK-8
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Laboratory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Administrative Office, 926 Sed
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 817-4720
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 817-4720
Grades: K-8
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Comegys Benjamin B School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Greenway Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7860
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7860
Grades: K-8
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia, PA include Penn Alexander School, Science Leadership Academy Middle School and Lea Henry C School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia?
5 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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