For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,503 students in 17602, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 17602, PA are Lincoln Middle School, Phoenix Academy and Jackson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 17602 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17602, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 17602, PA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6187
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
630 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 735-7860
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
431 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6161
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
La Academia Partnership Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Grades: 6-12
| 200 students
17602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 7-10
| 1,491 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17602, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17602, PA include Lincoln Middle School, Phoenix Academy and Jackson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17602?
4 public middle schools are located in 17602.
What is the racial composition of students in 17602?
17602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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