For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,006 students in 17059, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17059, PA are Tuscarora Middle School and Juniata Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17059 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17059, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17059, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 elementary schools in 17059, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17059, PA include Tuscarora Middle School and Juniata Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17059?
2 public elementary schools are located in 17059.
What is the racial composition of students in 17059?
17059 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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