For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 198 students in 16659, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 16659, PA is Northern Bedford County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 16659 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 16659, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16659, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Bedford County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
16659, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 6-12
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 16659, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 16659, PA include Northern Bedford County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 16659?
1 public middle schools are located in 16659.
What is the racial composition of students in 16659?
16659 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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