For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 229 students in 17929, PA.
The top ranked public school in 17929, PA is Blue Mountain El Cressona School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 17929 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17929, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17929, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Mountain El Cressona School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Wilder St
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Grades: 3-5
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17929, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17929, PA include Blue Mountain El Cressona School.
How many public schools are located in 17929?
1 public schools are located in 17929.
What is the racial composition of students in 17929?
17929 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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