For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,187 students in 17602, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 17602, PA are Gerald G Huesken MiddleSchool, Lincoln MiddleSchool and Phoenix Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 17602 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17602, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 17602, PA Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gerald G Huesken MiddleSchool
(Math: 30% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Mount Sidney Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-1294
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-1294
Grades: 7-8
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln MiddleSchool
(Math: 8% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Grades: 6-12
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson MiddleSchool
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
431 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
La Academia Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
17602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 7-10
| 1,491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17602, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17602, PA include Gerald G Huesken MiddleSchool, Lincoln MiddleSchool and Phoenix Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 17602, PA?
5 public middle schools are located in 17602, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 17602, PA?
17602, PA public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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