For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,131 students in 18201, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 18201, PA are Heights Terrace El/ms and Hazleton El/ms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 18201 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18201, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18201, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heights Terrace El/ms
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Mill St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-8 | 1,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Hazleton El/ms
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Wyoming St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Gr: 3-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 18201, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 18201, PA include Heights Terrace El/ms and Hazleton El/ms.
How many public middle schools are located in 18201?
2 public middle schools are located in 18201.
What is the racial composition of students in 18201?
18201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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