For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,230 students in Montour County, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 293 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Montour County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Montour County, PA are Danville Area Sr. High School, Liberty-valley Elementary School and Danville Area MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montour County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Montour County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montour County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Danville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
733 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty-valley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
327 Liberty Valley Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: 3-5
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Danville Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 34% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
252 Northumberland St
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: n/an/a
Danville Ctr Adolescent Female
Alternative School
13 Kirkbride Drive
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
931 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: K-2
| 518 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt
Alternative School
210 Clinic Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Montour County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 East Front St
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: PK-2
| 213 students
1605 Bloom Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: PK-2
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montour County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Montour County, PA include Danville Area Sr. High School, Liberty-valley Elementary School and Danville Area MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in Montour County, PA?
6 public schools are located in Montour County, PA.
What percentage of students in Montour County, PA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Montour County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montour County, PA?
Montour County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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