For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,279 students in Mckeesport, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mckeesport, PA are South Allegheny Middle School, Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School and Founders Hall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckeesport, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Mckeesport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mckeesport, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Allegheny Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2743 Washington Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Center Street
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Founders Hall Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 O'neil Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3690
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3690
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mckeesport, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mckeesport, PA include South Allegheny Middle School, Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School and Founders Hall Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mckeesport?
3 public middle schools are located in Mckeesport.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckeesport?
Mckeesport public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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