Philadelphia and its surrounding counties are home to the eight best middle schools in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The publication, known for its listings of the best colleges and high schools in America, released its annual report on elementary and middle schools Tuesday. These lists are a bit different in that the schools are not ranked on a national level, but by state and school district. U.S. News & World Report included roughly 46,000 public elementary schools and 24,000 middle schools in its 2027 update.
The same Fairmount institute named the No. 3 high school in the country also ranked as the best middle school in Pennsylvania. The Julia R. Masterman School has welcomed students in grades 5-12 since its 1990 reorganization, making it eligible for multiple U.S. News & World Report listings…