For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,523 students in Mifflintown, PA (there are 9 private schools, serving 240 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Mifflintown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Mifflintown, PA are Juniata Sr. High 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.
Mifflintown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mifflintown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Mifflintown, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Juniata Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3931 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Tuscarora Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Old Route 22 East
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 S 7th St
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Grades: K-5
| 675 students
Mifflintown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
75 South Seventh Street
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
7864 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mifflintown, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Mifflintown, PA include Juniata Sr. High School, Tuscarora Middle School and Juniata Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mifflintown?
3 public schools are located in Mifflintown.
What percentage of students in Mifflintown go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Mifflintown are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mifflintown?
Mifflintown public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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