For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,494 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 Tuscarora Middle School, Juniata Elementary School and Juniata Sr. High 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 56% 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Mifflintown, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tuscarora Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Old Route 22 East
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 S 7th St
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Juniata Sr. High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3931 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Mifflintown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
75 South Seventh Street
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Gr: K-5
7864 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mifflintown, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mifflintown, PA include Tuscarora Middle School, Juniata Elementary School and Juniata Sr. High 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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