For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,506 students in Middletown, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 197 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Middletown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Middletown, PA are Kunkel Elementary School, Londonderry Elementary School and Middletown Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middletown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Middletown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Middletown, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kunkel Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Fulling Mill Rd
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 939-6862
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 939-6862
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Londonderry Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Schoolhouse Rd
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 944-9462
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 944-9462
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Middletown Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 N Union St
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-3333
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Fink Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 N Race Street
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-3370
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-3370
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Robert Reid Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Oberlin Road
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-3360
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-3360
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Middletown Area Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Oberlin Rd
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 930-0739
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 930-0739
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Middletown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Catherine & Roosevelt
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-3360
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-3360
Gr: K-3 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Middletown, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Middletown, PA include Kunkel Elementary School, Londonderry Elementary School and Middletown Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Middletown?
6 public schools are located in Middletown.
What percentage of students in Middletown go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Middletown are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Middletown?
Middletown public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Middletown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Middletown include: Kunkel Elementary School vs. Fink Elementary School, Fink Elementary School vs. Kunkel Elementary School
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