For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,542 students in 16801, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 16801, PA are State College Area High School, Mount Nittany Middle School and Centre Learning Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 16801 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 16801, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16801, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
State College Area High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
Gr: 8-12 | 2,402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Mount Nittany Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
656 Brandywine Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 466-5133
State College, PA 16801
(814) 466-5133
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Centre Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2643 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
(814) 861-7980
State College, PA 16801
(814) 861-7980
Gr: 5-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1530 Westerly Parkway
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-9727
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-9727
Gr: K-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 16801, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 16801, PA include State College Area High School, Mount Nittany Middle School and Centre Learning Community Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 16801?
4 public middle schools are located in 16801.
What is the racial composition of students in 16801?
16801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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