For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,068 students in 17603, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 17603, PA are Manor Middle School, Reynolds Middle School and Martin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 17603 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17603, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17603, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manor Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2950 Charlestown Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 872-9510
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 872-9510
Gr: 7-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 W Walnut St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6257
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6257
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Martin School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6193
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6193
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Wheatland Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
919 Hamilton Park Dr
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6285
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6285
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 17603, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 17603, PA include Manor Middle School, Reynolds Middle School and Martin School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17603?
4 public middle schools are located in 17603.
What is the racial composition of students in 17603?
17603 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% 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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