For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,266 students in 17512, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 182 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 17512, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17512, PA are Columbia High School, Park Elementary School and Columbia MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17512 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17512, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17512, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 S 6th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Grades: K-4
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia MiddleSchool
(Math: 7% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Grades: 5-8
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17512, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17512, PA include Columbia High School, Park Elementary School and Columbia MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in 17512, PA?
3 public schools are located in 17512, PA.
What percentage of students in 17512, PA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 17512, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17512, PA?
17512, PA public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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