For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 821 students in 19601, PA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 19601, PA is Northwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 19601 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19601, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19601, PA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Front St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5772
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5772
Gr: 5-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
19601, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 Lackawanna St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5280
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5280
Gr: 6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
I-lead Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
401 Penn Street
Reading, PA 19601
(855) 453-2327
Reading, PA 19601
(855) 453-2327
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19601, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19601, PA include Northwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19601?
1 public middle schools are located in 19601.
What is the racial composition of students in 19601?
19601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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