For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,278 students in State College, PA. The top ranked public middle schools in State College, PA are State College Area High School, Park Forest Middle School and Mount Nittany Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
State College, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in State College have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in State College, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
State College Area High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
Grades: 8-12
| 2,347 students
Rank: #22.
Park Forest Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2180 School Dr
State College, PA 16803
(814) 272-8217
State College, PA 16803
(814) 272-8217
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Nittany Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
656 Brandywine Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 466-5133
State College, PA 16801
(814) 466-5133
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #44.
Centre Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2643 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
(814) 861-7980
State College, PA 16801
(814) 861-7980
Grades: 5-8
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 Westerly Parkway
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-9727
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-9727
Grades: K-8
| 344 students
State College, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wonderland Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2112 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886
Grades: K-5
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in State College, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in State College, PA include State College Area High School, Park Forest Middle School and Mount Nittany Middle School. State College has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public middle schools are located in State College?
5 public middle schools are located in State College.
What is the racial composition of students in State College?
State College public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in State College are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in State College include: Park Forest Middle School vs. Mount Nittany Middle School, Mount Nittany Middle School vs. Park Forest Middle School, Centre Learning Community Charter School vs. Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School
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