For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 980 students in 16875, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 79 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 16875, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 16875, PA are Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School and Penns Valley Area El And Intrmd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16875 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 16875, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16875, PA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Penns Valley Road
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Gr: 7-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Penns Valley Area El And Intrmd School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4528 Penns Valley Road
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
16875, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
106 School Street
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-8822
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-8822
Gr: K-4 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16875, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16875, PA include Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School and Penns Valley Area El And Intrmd School.
How many public schools are located in 16875?
2 public schools are located in 16875.
What percentage of students in 16875 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 16875 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 16875?
16875 public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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