For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,637 students in 17512, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 172 private students). 90% 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 Park Elementary School, Columbia MiddleSchool and Columbia High School. 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 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17512, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 S 6th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Gr: K-4 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 387 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Columbia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Gr: 7-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Gr: 5-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17512, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17512, PA include Park Elementary School, Columbia MiddleSchool and Columbia High School.
How many public schools are located in 17512?
5 public schools are located in 17512.
What percentage of students in 17512 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 17512 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17512?
17512 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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