Best Public Middle Schools in 17236 (Mercersburg, PA) (2025-26)

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Best 17236 Pennsylvania Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 554 students in 17236, PA.

The top ranked public middle school in 17236, PA is James Buchanan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle school in zipcode 17236 have an score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17236, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 17236, PA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

James Buchanan Middle School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
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Bottom 50%

5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221

Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17236, PA?

The top ranked public middle schools in 17236, PA include James Buchanan Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 17236?

1 public middle schools are located in 17236.

What is the racial composition of students in 17236?

17236 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).