For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 262 students in 15686, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 15686, PA is Apollo-ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 15686 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15686, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15686, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apollo-ridge Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1829 State Route 56
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-6000
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
15686, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 147
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-1129
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-1129
Grades: K
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 15686, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 15686, PA include Apollo-ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15686?
1 public middle schools are located in 15686.
What is the racial composition of students in 15686?
15686 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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