For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 989 students in 16117, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 16117, PA are Riverside Middle School and Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 16117 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 16117, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16117, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Crescent Ave
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1591
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1591
Gr: 7-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 16117, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 16117, PA include Riverside Middle School and Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 16117?
2 public middle schools are located in 16117.
What is the racial composition of students in 16117?
16117 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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