For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,097 students in Chambersburg, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chambersburg, PA are Chambersburg Area Middle School - North and Chambersburg Area Middle School - South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chambersburg, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Chambersburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chambersburg, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North
(Math: 31% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1957 Scotland Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3369
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Chambersburg Area Middle School - South
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 E Mckinley St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3385
Gr: 6-8 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
756 South Coldbrook Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3434
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3434
Gr: K-5
2168 Mont Alto Rd
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3436
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3436
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 3%
401 Miller St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3442
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
East King Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3451
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3451
Gr: 1-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
850 Broad St
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3463
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 261-3463
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chambersburg, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chambersburg, PA include Chambersburg Area Middle School - North and Chambersburg Area Middle School - South.
How many public middle schools are located in Chambersburg?
2 public middle schools are located in Chambersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Chambersburg?
Chambersburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Chambersburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chambersburg include: Chambersburg Area Middle School - South vs. Chambersburg Area Middle School - North, Chambersburg Area Middle School - North vs. Chambersburg Area Middle School - South
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