For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 25 students in 17261, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 149 private students). 14% of all K-12 students in 17261, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
Public schools in zipcode 17261 have a diversity score of 0.34, which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 0.59.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17261, PA Public Schools (2026)
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South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
Alternative School
10056 South Mountain Rd
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
South Mountain, PA 17261
(717) 749-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in 17261, PA?
1 public schools are located in 17261, PA.
What percentage of students in 17261 go to public school?
14% of all K-12 students in 17261 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17261?
17261 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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