For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 719 students in 17821, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 17821, PA is Danville Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17821 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17821, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17821 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Danville Area Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17821, PA Public High 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: 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
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 high schools in 17821, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17821, PA include Danville Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17821?
3 public high schools are located in 17821.
What is the racial composition of students in 17821?
17821 public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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