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Best Schuylkill County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 7,977 students in Schuylkill County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Schuylkill County, PA are Schuylkill Haven Middle School, Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School and Pine Grove Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schuylkill County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Schuylkill County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Schuylkill County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schuylkill Haven Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Haven Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6708
Gr: 5-7 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6717
Gr: 8-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Pine Grove Area Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Gr: 5-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Blue Mountain Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Saint Clair Area El/ms
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
227 S Mill St
Saint Clair, PA 17970
(570) 429-2716
Gr: K-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Lengel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1541 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Gr: 5-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Tamaqua Area Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Penn Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Gr: 7-12 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
40 High School Lane
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 544-1400
Gr: 7-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
155 E Main St
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Gr: 7-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10330 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Gr: 7-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Gr: K-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Gr: 7-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Gr: 7-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Schuylkill County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Schuylkill County, PA include Schuylkill Haven Middle School, Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School and Pine Grove Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Schuylkill County?
15 public middle schools are located in Schuylkill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schuylkill County?
Schuylkill County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Schuylkill County are often viewed compared to one another?

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