For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 596 students in Natrona Heights, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in Natrona Heights, PA is Highlands Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natrona Heights, PA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Natrona Heights have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Natrona Heights, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Broadview Boulevard
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-0600
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-0600
Gr: 5-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5591 Ridge Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Gr: PK-2 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1415 Freeport Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-0774
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-0774
Gr: PK-K | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1415 Freeport Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-0774
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-0774
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Natrona Heights, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Natrona Heights, PA include Highlands Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Natrona Heights?
1 public middle schools are located in Natrona Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Natrona Heights?
Natrona Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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