The average student-teacher ratio in Pennsylvania public middle schools is approximately 13:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1
8:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Pennsylvania (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 3-12
2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
Loysville Complex
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
10056 South Mountain Rd
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Danville Ctr Adolescent Female
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
13 Kirkbride Drive
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
1133 Village Way
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-9110
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-9110
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
210 Clinic Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Price
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
101 East High Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Widener Memorial School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
1450 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Northeast Secure Treatment Unit
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
701 Sathers Dr
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 718-4611
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 718-4611
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Provident Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 2-8
1400 Troy Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
West Forest Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
22318 Route 62 Box 15
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3611
Tionesta, PA 16353
(814) 755-3611
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Youth Forestry Camp #3
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
Trough Creek State Park
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
East Forest Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
120 W Birch St
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-6688
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Fannett-metal Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
14823 Path Valley Road
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Willow Hill, PA 17271
(717) 349-2363
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Pittsburgh Conroy
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
1398 Page St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3105
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3105
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
150 High St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2176
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2176
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-10
Penn Center East
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Millville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
345 School House Lane
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Millville, PA 17846
(570) 458-5538
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
The New Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 8-12
2500 Jonquil Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
200 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Shade Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
203 Mcgregor Ave
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Springdale Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
501 Butler Rd
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Williamsburg Community Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
515 W Third St
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
1000 Avella Rd
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Center For Student Learning Cs At Pennsbury
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
345 Lakeside Drive
Levittown, PA 19054
(215) 269-7390
Levittown, PA 19054
(215) 269-7390
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Evergreen Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
905 East Grace Ave.
Mountainhome, PA 18342
(570) 595-6355
Mountainhome, PA 18342
(570) 595-6355
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Heston Edward School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
1621 N 54th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7290
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7290
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Kelley William D School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
1601 N 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7370
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7370
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Potter-thomas School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
3001 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 400-7120
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 400-7120
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Sharon Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-8
1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
10339 Pogue Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Spectrum Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
4369 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Rank: #26 - 3726. - 37.
Washington Martha School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
766 N 44th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7770
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 400-7770
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pennsylvania average public middle schools student-teacher ratio?
The Pennsylvania average public middle schools student-teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Pennsylvania?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Pennsylvania include David B. Oliver Citywide Academy, Loysville Youth Dev Center and South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un.
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