For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 16,068 students in Beaver County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Beaver County, PA are Beaver Area Middle School, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School and Western Beaver Co Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaver County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Beaver County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Beaver County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaver Area Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0253
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0253
Gr: 7-8 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Lincoln Park
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9004
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9004
Gr: 7-12 | 702 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Western Beaver Co Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Engle Rd
Industry, PA 15052
(724) 643-8500
Industry, PA 15052
(724) 643-8500
Gr: 6-12 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Hopewell Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2354 Brodhead Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Gr: 5-8 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1700
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Midland El/ms
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
173 7th St
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Central Valley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Allen Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-8200
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
New Brighton Area Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Penn Ave
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-8100
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Freedom Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1702 School Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Ambridge Area Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
652 Midland Ave
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-1180
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-1180
Gr: PK-12 | 10,361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Beaver Falls Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-5470
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-5470
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Harding Avenue
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7500
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7500
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Beaver County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Harding Ave
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7515
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7515
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
2001 Lenz Ave
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-3477
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-3477
Gr: K-6 | 406 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Beaver Area Academic Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-4022
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-4022
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1
205 Fezell Rd
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7881
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7881
Gr: K-4 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
635 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-5050
Gr: 3-4
801 First Ave
Conway, PA 15027
(724) 869-3081
Conway, PA 15027
(724) 869-3081
Gr: K-4 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
2590 Ridge Rd
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 774-5129
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 774-5129
Gr: 4-6 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1701 Eigth Avenue
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7544
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7544
Gr: 5-6 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1500 Allen Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4320
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4320
Gr: K-3 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
2nd Avenue
Koppel, PA 16136
(724) 843-1400
Koppel, PA 16136
(724) 843-1400
Gr: 1-5 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 17%
998 Indiana Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 774-4219
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 774-4219
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
3949 Patterson Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-5169
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-5169
Gr: K-4 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
4th Avenue & Pine Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1400
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1400
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Beaver County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Beaver County, PA include Beaver Area Middle School, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School and Western Beaver Co Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Beaver County?
15 public middle schools are located in Beaver County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver County?
Beaver County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Beaver County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Beaver County include: South Side Middle School vs. Hopewell Junior High School, Beaver Falls Middle School vs. Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School, Beaver Area Middle School vs. Central Valley Middle School
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