For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,954 students in Huntingdon County, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 166 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Huntingdon County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Huntingdon County, PA are Southside Elementary School, Shade Gap Elementary School and Mount Union Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntingdon County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Huntingdon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Huntingdon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10906 Station Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 627-1100
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 627-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Shade Gap Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22251 Shade Valley Road
Shade Gap, PA 17255
(814) 447-5529
Shade Gap, PA 17255
(814) 447-5529
Grades: K-5
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Union Area Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
Huntingdon Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Cassady Ave Ste 1
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-1080
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-1080
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #55.
Stone Valley Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13006 Greenwood Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-2705
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-2705
Grades: K-5
| 89 students
Rank: #66.
Juniata Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7855 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4422
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4422
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #77.
Rockhill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Meadow St
Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249
(814) 447-5529
Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249
(814) 447-5529
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
Rank: #88.
Huntingdon County Ctc
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11893 Technology Drive
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-0951
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-0951
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
Rank: #99.
Standing Stone Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 29th Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-0771
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-0771
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1010.
Mount Union-kistler Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
154 School Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2595
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2595
Grades: K-2
| 298 students
Rank: #1111.
Spring Farms Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12075 Old Plank Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Grades: K-5
| 190 students
Rank: #1212.
Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7775 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Grades: 6-12
| 399 students
Rank: #1313.
Huntingdon Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Cassady Ave
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-2900
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #1414.
Shirley Twp Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14188 Second St
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9381
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9381
Grades: 3-5
| 238 students
Rank: #1515.
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms
(Math: 16% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10339 Pogue Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Grades: 6-12
| 622 students
Rank: #1616.
Mount Union Area Jhs
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9311
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9311
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #1717.
New Day Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
256 South Fifth St
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Forestry Camp #3
Alternative School
Trough Creek State Park
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Huntingdon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12045 Technology Dr
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-3038
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-3038
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
13006 Greenwood Rd
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-3767
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-3767
Grades: K-5
| 61 students
13606 Smith Valley Rd
Mapleton Depot, PA 17052
(814) 542-4401
Mapleton Depot, PA 17052
(814) 542-4401
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
South Main St
Robertsdale, PA 16674
(814) 635-2708
Robertsdale, PA 16674
(814) 635-2708
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
18546 Cooks Rd
Cassville, PA 16623
(814) 448-3255
Cassville, PA 16623
(814) 448-3255
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Huntingdon County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Huntingdon County, PA include Southside Elementary School, Shade Gap Elementary School and Mount Union Area Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Huntingdon County, PA?
18 public schools are located in Huntingdon County, PA.
What percentage of students in Huntingdon County, PA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Huntingdon County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Huntingdon County, PA?
Huntingdon County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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