For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 813 students in 17066, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17066, PA are Mount Union-kistler Elementary School, Shirley Twp Elementary School and Mount Union Area Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17066 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17066, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17066, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-2
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Shirley Twp Elementary School
(Math: 31% | 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
Grades: 3-5
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Union Area Junior High School
(Math: 10% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17066, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17066, PA include Mount Union-kistler Elementary School, Shirley Twp Elementary School and Mount Union Area Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17066?
3 public elementary schools are located in 17066.
What is the racial composition of students in 17066?
17066 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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