For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 820 students in Palmyra, PA. The top-ranked public middle school in Palmyra, PA is Palmyra Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmyra, PA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Palmyra have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Palmyra, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmyra Area Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 W Cherry St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palmyra, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palmyra, PA include Palmyra Area Middle School. Palmyra has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public middle schools are located in Palmyra?
1 public middle schools are located in Palmyra.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra?
Palmyra public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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