For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 867 students in 17032, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 17032, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17032, PA are Halifax Area High School, Halifax Area Elementary School and Halifax Area MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17032 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17032, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17032, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halifax Area High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Halifax Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 School Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Halifax Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 24% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Grades: 5-8
| 279 students
17032, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
791 Enders Road
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Grades: PK-1
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17032, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17032, PA include Halifax Area High School, Halifax Area Elementary School and Halifax Area MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in 17032, PA?
3 public schools are located in 17032, PA.
What percentage of students in 17032, PA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 17032, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17032, PA?
17032, PA public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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