For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,052 students in 19606, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19606, PA are Exeter Twp Junior High School and Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19606 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19606, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19606, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exeter Twp Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 E 39th St
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3320
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3320
Gr: 7-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Cumberland Ave
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3547
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3547
Gr: 4-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19606, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19606, PA include Exeter Twp Junior High School and Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19606?
2 public middle schools are located in 19606.
What is the racial composition of students in 19606?
19606 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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