For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,133 students in Mount Union, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Union, PA are Mount Union-kistler Elementary School, Mount Union Area Sr. High School and Shirley Twp Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Union, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mount Union have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Mount Union, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Union-kistler Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
154 School Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2595
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2595
Gr: K-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Mount Union Area Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Shirley Twp Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14188 Second St
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9381
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9381
Gr: 3-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Mount Union Area Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9311
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9311
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Union, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Union, PA include Mount Union-kistler Elementary School, Mount Union Area Sr. High School and Shirley Twp Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Union?
4 public schools are located in Mount Union.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Union?
Mount Union public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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