For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,187 students in 19606, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19606, PA are Exeter Twp Junior High School and Antietam Middle School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19606 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19606, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19606, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exeter Twp Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 E 39th St
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3320
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3320
Gr: 7-8 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Antietam Middle School High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Cumberland Ave
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3545
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3545
Gr: 7-12 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
19606, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19606, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19606, PA include Exeter Twp Junior High School and Antietam Middle School High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19606?
2 public middle schools are located in 19606.
What is the racial composition of students in 19606?
19606 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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