For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 504 students in 18235, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 18235, PA is Lehighton Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 18235 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 18235, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18235, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lehighton Area Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6535
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6535
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
18235, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
496 W Lizard Creek Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6094
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6094
Grades: K-4
| 127 students
1122 Fairyland Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6163
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6163
Grades: K-4
| 240 students
2466 Mahoning Dr E
Lehighton, PA 18235
(570) 386-4678
Lehighton, PA 18235
(570) 386-4678
Grades: K-4
| 214 students
200 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Grades: K-4
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 18235, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 18235, PA include Lehighton Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 18235?
1 public middle schools are located in 18235.
What is the racial composition of students in 18235?
18235 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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