For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,434 students in 17901, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 17901, PA are Lengel Middle School, Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School and Gillingham Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 17901 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17901, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17901, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lengel Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1541 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Gr: 5-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 High School Lane
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 544-1400
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 544-1400
Gr: 7-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Gr: K-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 17901, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 17901, PA include Lengel Middle School, Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School and Gillingham Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17901?
3 public middle schools are located in 17901.
What is the racial composition of students in 17901?
17901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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