Top 10 Best Perry County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,709 students in Perry County, PA (there are 13 private schools, serving 358 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Perry County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, PA are West Perry Sr. High School, Greenwood High School and Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Perry County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Perry Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2608 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3931
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3115
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Newport High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Blain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
132 Blain Rd
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #66.
Susquenita Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Susquenita Elementary Schol, 1
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Grades: K-4
| 685 students
Rank: #77.
Susquenita High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Susquenita High School, 309 Sc
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #88.
Greenwood MiddleSchool
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Rank: #99.
Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6670 Spring Rd
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
(717) 582-4256
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1010.
New Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 West High St
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-4318
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #1111.
West Perry MiddleSchool
(Math: 23% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2620 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3012
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #1212.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
559 North 5th St
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Newport MiddleSchool
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Susquenita MiddleSchool
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Susquenita Middle School, 200
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 566 students
Rank: n/an/a
Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Loysville Complex, 10 Opportun
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Grades: 5-12
| 51 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Perry County, PA

Perry County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2606 Shermans Valley Rd
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3934
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Po Box 9
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 7-12
| 647 students
Oriental Rd South Of Route 235
Liverpool, PA 17045
(717) 444-3457
Grades: K-3
| 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Perry County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, PA include West Perry Sr. High School, Greenwood High School and Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County, PA?
15 public schools are located in Perry County, PA.
What percentage of students in Perry County, PA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Perry County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County, PA?
Perry County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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