For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 589 students in Mahanoy City, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Mahanoy City, PA is Mahanoy Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahanoy City, PA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mahanoy City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mahanoy City, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mahanoy Area Elementary School
(Math: 17% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mahanoy City, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mahanoy City, PA include Mahanoy Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mahanoy City?
1 public elementary schools are located in Mahanoy City.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahanoy City?
Mahanoy City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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