For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,264 students in 15401, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15401, PA are Ben Franklin School, Laurel Highlands Middle School and Lafayette Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 15401 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 15401, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15401, PA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Franklin School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
351 Morgantown St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-5020
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-5020
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Highlands Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18-20 Hookton Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Connellsville St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-3581
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-3581
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
15401, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1152 Twp Dr
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-9761
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-9761
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
125 Chaffee Street Ext
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9866
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9866
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 15401, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 15401, PA include Ben Franklin School, Laurel Highlands Middle School and Lafayette Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 15401?
3 public middle schools are located in 15401.
What is the racial composition of students in 15401?
15401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% 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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