For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,466 students in 17241, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 103 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 17241, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17241, PA are Oak Flat Elementary School, Mount Rock Elementary School and Big Spring High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17241 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17241, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17241, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Flat Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
334 Centerville Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2045
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2045
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Rock Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Big Spring High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2436
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2436
Grades: 9-12
| 791 students
Rank: #44.
Newville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Steelstown Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2035
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2035
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Big Spring MiddleSchool
(Math: 21% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2471
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2471
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
17241, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3967 Enola Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
399 Roxbury Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2030
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2030
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17241, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17241, PA include Oak Flat Elementary School, Mount Rock Elementary School and Big Spring High School.
How many public schools are located in 17241, PA?
5 public schools are located in 17241, PA.
What percentage of students in 17241, PA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 17241, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17241, PA?
17241, PA public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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