For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,350 students in 19602, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19602, PA are Southern Middle School and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19602 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19602, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19602, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
931 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5803
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5803
Gr: 5-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Gr: 5-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
19602, Pennsylvania 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Gr: 6-7 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19602, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19602, PA include Southern Middle School and Southwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19602?
2 public middle schools are located in 19602.
What is the racial composition of students in 19602?
19602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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