For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,589 students in Mars, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 106 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Mars, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Mars, PA are Mars Area Elementary School, Mars Area Centennial School and Mars Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mars, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mars have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Mars, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mars Area Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
549 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3161
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3161
Grades: 2-4
| 927 students
Rank: #22.
Mars Area Centennial School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Winfield Manor Dr
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-2601
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-2601
Grades: 5-6
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Mars Area Sr. High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #44.
Mars Area Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1775 Three Degree Rd
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Grades: 7-8
| 513 students
Rank: n/an/a
547 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1588
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1588
Grades: K-1
| 496 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mars, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Mars, PA include Mars Area Elementary School, Mars Area Centennial School and Mars Area Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Mars?
5 public schools are located in Mars.
What percentage of students in Mars go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Mars are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mars?
Mars public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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