For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,522 students in 17059, PA (there are 7 private schools, serving 157 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 17059, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17059, PA are Juniata Sr. High School, Juniata Elementary School and Tuscarora MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17059 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17059, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17059, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Juniata Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3931 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
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
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
Tuscarora MiddleSchool
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
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
| 344 students
17059, 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 17059, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17059, PA include Juniata Sr. High School, Juniata Elementary School and Tuscarora MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in 17059, PA?
3 public schools are located in 17059, PA.
What percentage of students in 17059, PA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 17059, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17059, PA?
17059, PA public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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