For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,895 students in Lebanon County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lebanon County, PA are Palmyra Area Middle School, Cedar Crest Middle School and Annville-cleona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lebanon County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lebanon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lebanon County (2025)
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 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Crest Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Gr: 6-8 | 1,235 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Annville-cleona Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S White Oak St
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-7700
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-7700
Gr: 7-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Northern Lebanon Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 School Dr
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-2117
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-2117
Gr: 7-12 | 1,005 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Evergreen Dr
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-6591
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-6591
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 N 8th St
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Gr: 6-8 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Lebanon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1098 School House Road
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 865-3595
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 865-3595
Gr: 1-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
119 E Walnut St
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-4107
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-4107
Gr: 1-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
135 South King St
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-3193
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-3193
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
40 Fisher Avenue
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-4012
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-4012
Gr: 1-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
101 South Railroad St
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-4521
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-4521
Gr: K-5
775 North Route 934
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-7660
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-7660
Gr: 2-3
345 School Dr
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-2117
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-2117
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
301 North Carpenter St
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
(717) 949-6818
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
(717) 949-6818
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lebanon County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lebanon County, PA include Palmyra Area Middle School, Cedar Crest Middle School and Annville-cleona Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lebanon County?
6 public middle schools are located in Lebanon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lebanon County?
Lebanon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lebanon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lebanon County include: Annville-cleona Middle School vs. Cedar Crest Middle School, Palmyra Area Middle School vs. Cedar Crest Middle School, Cedar Crest Middle School vs. Palmyra Area Middle School
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