For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,401 students in 19111, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19111, PA are Tacony Academy Charter School and Castor Gardens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19111 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19111, 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 and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19111, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tacony Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Gr: K-12 | 1,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Castor Gardens Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 400-3190
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 400-3190
Gr: 6-8 | 1,318 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19111, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19111, PA include Tacony Academy Charter School and Castor Gardens Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19111?
2 public middle schools are located in 19111.
What is the racial composition of students in 19111?
19111 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.