For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,246 students in Hazleton, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hazleton, PA are Heights Terrace El/ms, West Hazleton El/ms and Maple Manor El/ms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazleton, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hazleton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hazleton, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heights Terrace El/ms
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Mill St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-8 | 1,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
West Hazleton El/ms
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 North St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-8 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Maple Manor El/ms
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: 3-8 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Hazleton El/ms
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Wyoming St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Gr: 3-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hazleton, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hazleton, PA include Heights Terrace El/ms, West Hazleton El/ms and Maple Manor El/ms.
How many public middle schools are located in Hazleton?
4 public middle schools are located in Hazleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazleton?
Hazleton public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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