For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,022 students in Norristown, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Norristown, PA are Arcola Intrmd School, East Norriton Middle School and Eisenhower Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norristown, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Norristown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Norristown, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arcola Intrmd School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40001a Eagleville Road
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
East Norriton Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 Roland Dr
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6520
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6520
Grades: 5-8
| 850 students
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Markley St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 277-8720
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 277-8720
Grades: 5-8
| 791 students
Rank: #44.
Blockson Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 W Marshall St
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6870
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-6870
Grades: 5-8
| 727 students
Norristown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2765 Egypt Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Grades: K-4
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Norristown, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Norristown, PA include Arcola Intrmd School, East Norriton Middle School and Eisenhower Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Norristown?
4 public middle schools are located in Norristown.
What is the racial composition of students in Norristown?
Norristown public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Norristown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Norristown include: Eisenhower Middle School vs. Blockson Middle School, Blockson Middle School vs. East Norriton Middle School, East Norriton Middle School vs. Blockson Middle School
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