For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,351 students in 17870, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 70 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 17870, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17870, PA are Selinsgrove Area High School, Selinsgrove Area Middle School and Selinsgrove Intrmd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17870 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17870, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17870, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selinsgrove Area High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 North Broad St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2230
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 774 students
Rank: #22.
Selinsgrove Area Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
359 Seals Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2250
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Selinsgrove Intrmd School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 North 18th St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2270
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2270
Grades: 3-5
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 Broad St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2285
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2285
Grades: K-2
| 503 students
17870, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
297 Route 204
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2295
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2295
Grades: K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17870, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17870, PA include Selinsgrove Area High School, Selinsgrove Area Middle School and Selinsgrove Intrmd School.
How many public schools are located in 17870?
4 public schools are located in 17870.
What percentage of students in 17870 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 17870 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17870?
17870 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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