For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 868 students in Martinsburg, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Martinsburg, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Martinsburg, PA are Central High School and Martinsburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martinsburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Martinsburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Martinsburg, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Central High Road
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Martinsburg Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 Spring Street
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 501-6111
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 501-6111
Gr: 3-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Martinsburg, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Martinsburg, PA include Central High School and Martinsburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Martinsburg?
2 public schools are located in Martinsburg.
What percentage of students in Martinsburg go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Martinsburg are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Martinsburg?
Martinsburg public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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