For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 549 students in 16242, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 16242, PA is Redbank Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 16242 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 16242, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16242, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redbank Valley High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 Broad St
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2424
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2424
Grades: 6-12
| 549 students
16242, Pennsylvania 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
330 Pheasant Farm Rd
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-1550
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-1550
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
600 Vine St
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
Grades: K-6
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 16242, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 16242, PA include Redbank Valley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 16242?
1 public middle schools are located in 16242.
What is the racial composition of students in 16242?
16242 public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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