For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,288 students in Juniata County, PA (there are 11 private schools, serving 492 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Juniata County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Juniata County, PA are East Juniata Elementary School, Tuscarora Middle School and Juniata Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juniata County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Juniata County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Juniata County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54 Main St
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Gr: K-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Tuscarora Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Old Route 22 East
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 S 7th St
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
32944 Route 35
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Juniata Sr. High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3931 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Juniata County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
145 School Street
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2236
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2236
Gr: K-6
75 South Seventh Street
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Gr: K-5
3044 Middle Road
Honey Grove, PA 17035
(717) 734-3172
Honey Grove, PA 17035
(717) 734-3172
Gr: K-5
Route 35 South
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Gr: K-6
21 School St
Thompsontown, PA 17094
(717) 535-5520
Thompsontown, PA 17094
(717) 535-5520
Gr: K-6
401 8th St
Port Royal, PA 17082
(717) 527-4635
Port Royal, PA 17082
(717) 527-4635
Gr: K-5
7864 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Juniata County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Juniata County, PA include East Juniata Elementary School, Tuscarora Middle School and Juniata Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Juniata County?
5 public schools are located in Juniata County.
What percentage of students in Juniata County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Juniata County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Juniata County?
Juniata County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Juniata County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Juniata County include: East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School vs. Juniata Sr. High School, Juniata Sr. High School vs. East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School
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