For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 932 students in 17901, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 17901, PA are Lengel Middle School and Gillingham Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 17901 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17901, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17901, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lengel Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1541 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Grades: 5-8
| 682 students
Rank: #22.
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Grades: K-12
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17901, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17901, PA include Lengel Middle School and Gillingham Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17901?
2 public middle schools are located in 17901.
What is the racial composition of students in 17901?
17901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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