Best 17042 Pennsylvania Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,917 students in 17042, PA.

The top-ranked public middle school in 17042, PA is Cedar Crest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 17042 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17042, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).