For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 630 students in 17830, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 56 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 17830, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17830, PA are Line Mountain High School and Line Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17830 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17830, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17830, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Line Mountain High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
187 Line Mountain Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Line Mountain Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
187 Line Mountain Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17830, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17830, PA include Line Mountain High School and Line Mountain Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 17830?
2 public schools are located in 17830.
What percentage of students in 17830 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 17830 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17830?
17830 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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