For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,068 students in 17603, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 17603, PA are Manor Middle School, Reynolds Middle School and Martin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 17603 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17603, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17603, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manor Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2950 Charlestown Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 872-9510
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 872-9510
Gr: 7-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 W Walnut St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6257
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6257
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Martin School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6193
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6193
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Wheatland Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
919 Hamilton Park Dr
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6285
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6285
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17603, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17603, PA include Manor Middle School, Reynolds Middle School and Martin School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17603?
4 public middle schools are located in 17603.
What is the racial composition of students in 17603?
17603 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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