For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 16,068 students in Beaver County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Beaver County, PA are Beaver Area Middle School, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School and Western Beaver Co Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaver County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Beaver County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Beaver County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaver Area Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0253
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0253
Gr: 7-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Lincoln Park
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9004
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9004
Gr: 7-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Western Beaver Co Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Engle Rd
Industry, PA 15052
(724) 643-8500
Industry, PA 15052
(724) 643-8500
Gr: 6-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Hopewell Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2354 Brodhead Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Gr: 5-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 Shenango Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1700
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Midland El/ms
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
173 7th St
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-8650
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Central Valley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Allen Ave
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-8200
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
New Brighton Area Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Penn Ave
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-8100
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Freedom Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1702 School Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7641
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Ambridge Area Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 266-2833
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
652 Midland Ave
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-1180
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-1180
Gr: PK-12 | 10,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Beaver Falls Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-5470
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-5470
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Harding Avenue
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7500
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7500
Gr: 7-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Beaver County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Beaver County, PA include Beaver Area Middle School, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School and Western Beaver Co Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Beaver County?
15 public middle schools are located in Beaver County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver County?
Beaver County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Beaver County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Beaver County include: South Side Middle School vs. Hopewell Junior High School, Beaver Area Middle School vs. Central Valley Middle School, Rochester Middle School vs. Central Valley Middle School
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