For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 7,977 students in Schuylkill County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Schuylkill County, PA are Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School, Blue Mountain Middle School and Schuylkill Haven Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schuylkill County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Schuylkill County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Schuylkill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6717
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6717
Grades: 8-12
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Mountain Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
685 Red Dale Rd
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
(570) 366-0546
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Schuylkill Haven Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Haven Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6708
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6708
Grades: 5-7
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Grove Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Grades: 5-8
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Saint Clair Area El/ms
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
227 S Mill St
Saint Clair, PA 17970
(570) 429-2716
Saint Clair, PA 17970
(570) 429-2716
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
Lengel Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1541 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2923
Grades: 5-8
| 682 students
Rank: #77.
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Grades: 7-12
| 993 students
Rank: #88.
Tamaqua Area Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Penn Street
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1210
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #99.
Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 E Main St
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Grades: 7-12
| 445 students
Rank: #1010.
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Battlin Miner Dr & Low Rd
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Grades: 7-12
| 496 students
Rank: #1111.
Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10330 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Grades: 7-12
| 433 students
Rank: #1212.
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Grades: 7-12
| 539 students
Rank: #1313.
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Grades: K-12
| 250 students
Rank: #1414.
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms
(Math: 6% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 877 students
Rank: #1515.
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 7-12
| 536 students
Schuylkill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Broad St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
42 S Center St
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-3661
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-3661
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
89 N Hancock St
Ringtown, PA 17967
(570) 889-3161
Ringtown, PA 17967
(570) 889-3161
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
50 Meadow Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Grades: K-1
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Schuylkill County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Schuylkill County, PA include Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School, Blue Mountain Middle School and Schuylkill Haven Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Schuylkill County?
15 public middle schools are located in Schuylkill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schuylkill County?
Schuylkill County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Schuylkill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Schuylkill County include: Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School, Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School
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