Best 16142 Pennsylvania Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 302 students in 16142, PA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 16142, PA is Wilmington Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 16142 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 16142, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 16142, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmington Area Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Gr: 5-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 16142, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 16142, PA include Wilmington Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 16142?
1 public middle schools are located in 16142.
What is the racial composition of students in 16142?
16142 public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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