For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 737 students in 17356, PA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 17356, PA is Red Lion Area Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 17356 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17356, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17356, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Lion Area Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-1448
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-1448
Gr: 7-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
17356, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5550
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5550
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 17356, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 17356, PA include Red Lion Area Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17356?
1 public middle schools are located in 17356.
What is the racial composition of students in 17356?
17356 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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