Best 17070 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,280 students in 17070, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 550 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 17070, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in 17070, PA are Fairview Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and New Cumberland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 17070 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17070, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).