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, Northern Lebanon Sr. High School and Cedar Crest 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 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmyra Area Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 W Cherry St
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Lebanon Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 School Dr
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-2117
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-2117
Grades: 7-12
| 1,005 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Crest Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Evergreen Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-2032
Grades: 6-8
| 1,235 students
Rank: #44.
Annville-cleona Middle School
(Math: 30% | 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
Grades: 7-8
| 216 students
Rank: #55.
Eastern Lebanon Co Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Evergreen Dr
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-6591
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-6591
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N 8th St
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Grades: 6-8
| 1,064 students
Lebanon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1098 School House Road
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 865-3595
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 865-3595
Grades: 1-5
| 121 students
119 E Walnut St
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-4107
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-4107
Grades: 1-5
| 213 students
135 South King St
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-3193
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-3193
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
40 Fisher Avenue
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-4012
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-4012
Grades: 1-5
| 127 students
101 South Railroad St
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-4521
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-4521
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
775 North Route 934
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-7660
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-7660
Grades: 2-3
| n/a students
345 School Dr
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-2117
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-2117
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
301 North Carpenter St
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
(717) 949-6818
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
(717) 949-6818
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
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, Northern Lebanon Sr. High School and Cedar Crest 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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