For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,874 students in Union County, PA (there are 11 private schools, serving 365 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Union County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, PA are Linntown Elementary School, Kelly Elementary School and Donald H Eichhorn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linntown Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1951 Washington Ave
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Gr: 4-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 Hospital Dr
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Gr: PK-3 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Donald H Eichhorn Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2057 Washington Ave
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Lewisburg High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Newman Rd
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Mifflinburg Area Intrmd School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Mabel Street
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8270
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8270
Gr: 3-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
White Deer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
631 New Columbia Rd
New Columbia, PA 17856
(570) 742-7614
New Columbia, PA 17856
(570) 742-7614
Gr: 4-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Mifflinburg Area Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Mabel St
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8290
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8290
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Market St
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8230
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
115 Shipton St
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8320
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8320
Gr: K-2 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Sun Area Technical Institute
Vocational School
815 Market St
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-1031
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-1031
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Union County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, PA include Linntown Elementary School, Kelly Elementary School and Donald H Eichhorn Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Union County?
10 public schools are located in Union County.
What percentage of students in Union County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Union County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Union County include: Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School vs. Lewisburg High School, Linntown Elementary School vs. Mifflinburg Area Intrmd School, Lewisburg High School vs. Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School
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