For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,917 students in Union County, PA (there are 10 private schools, serving 339 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Union County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Union County, PA are Lewisburg High School, Kelly Elementary School and Linntown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewisburg High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
545 Newman Rd
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 Hospital Dr
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Grades: PK-3
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Linntown Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1951 Washington Ave
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Grades: 4-5
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Donald H Eichhorn MiddleSchool
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2057 Washington Ave
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Mifflinburg Area Intrmd School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Mabel Street
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8270
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8270
Grades: 3-5
| 419 students
Rank: #66.
White Deer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
631 New Columbia Rd
New Columbia, PA 17856
(570) 742-7614
New Columbia, PA 17856
(570) 742-7614
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #77.
Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Market St
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8230
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 531 students
Rank: #88.
Mifflinburg Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Shipton St
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8320
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8320
Grades: K-2
| 391 students
Rank: #99.
Mifflinburg Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mabel St
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8290
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8290
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sun Area Technical Institute
Vocational School
815 E Market St
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-1031
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-1031
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
954 Johnson Mill Rd
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 966-8370
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 966-8370
Grades: K-3
| 73 students
105 Weikert Rd
Laurelton, PA 17835
(570) 966-8360
Laurelton, PA 17835
(570) 966-8360
Grades: K-3
| 58 students
535 Liberty St
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-8380
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-8380
Grades: K-3
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Union County, PA include Lewisburg High School, Kelly Elementary School and Linntown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Union County, PA?
10 public schools are located in Union County, PA.
What percentage of students in Union County, PA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Union County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, PA?
Union County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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