For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,121 students in Mahanoy City, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Mahanoy City, PA are Mahanoy Area Elementary School and Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahanoy City, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mahanoy City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Mahanoy City, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahanoy Area Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: K-6
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 7-12
| 536 students
Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mahanoy City, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Mahanoy City, PA include Mahanoy Area Elementary School and Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Mahanoy City?
2 public schools are located in Mahanoy City.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahanoy City?
Mahanoy City public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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