For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,264 students in 15401, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 15401, PA are Ben Franklin School, Laurel Highlands Middle School and Lafayette Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 15401 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15401, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15401, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ben Franklin School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
351 Morgantown St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-5020
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-5020
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Highlands Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18-20 Hookton Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Connellsville St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-3581
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-3581
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
15401, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1152 Twp Dr
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-9761
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-9761
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
125 Chaffee Street Ext
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9866
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9866
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 15401, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 15401, PA include Ben Franklin School, Laurel Highlands Middle School and Lafayette Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15401?
3 public middle schools are located in 15401.
What is the racial composition of students in 15401?
15401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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