For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,228 students in 17821, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 296 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 17821, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17821, PA are Danville Area Sr. High School, Liberty-valley Elementary School and Danville Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17821 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17821, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17821, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Danville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
733 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty-valley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
327 Liberty Valley Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: 3-5
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Danville Area Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
252 Northumberland St
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
Danville Ctr Adolescent Female
Alternative School
13 Kirkbride Drive
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
931 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: K-2
| 498 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt
Alternative School
210 Clinic Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
17821, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 East Front St
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: PK-2
| 213 students
1605 Bloom Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: PK-2
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17821, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17821, PA include Danville Area Sr. High School, Liberty-valley Elementary School and Danville Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 17821?
6 public schools are located in 17821.
What percentage of students in 17821 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 17821 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17821?
17821 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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