For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,323 students in Juniata County, PA (there are , serving 659 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Juniata County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Juniata County, PA are East Juniata Elementary School, Juniata Sr. High School and Tuscarora Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juniata County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Juniata County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Juniata County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Juniata Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54 Main St
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Juniata Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3931 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Tuscarora Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Old Route 22 East
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32944 Route 35
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Juniata Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 S 7th St
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Grades: K-5
| 674 students
Juniata County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
145 School Street
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2236
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2236
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
75 South Seventh Street
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3044 Middle Road
Honey Grove, PA 17035
(717) 734-3172
Honey Grove, PA 17035
(717) 734-3172
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Route 35 South
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
23215 Rt 35 S
Mifflin, PA 17058
(717) 436-6816
Mifflin, PA 17058
(717) 436-6816
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
21 School St
Thompsontown, PA 17094
(717) 535-5520
Thompsontown, PA 17094
(717) 535-5520
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
401 8th St
Port Royal, PA 17082
(717) 527-4635
Port Royal, PA 17082
(717) 527-4635
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
7864 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Juniata County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Juniata County, PA include East Juniata Elementary School, Juniata Sr. High School and Tuscarora Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Juniata County?
5 public schools are located in Juniata County.
What percentage of students in Juniata County go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Juniata County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Juniata County?
Juniata County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Juniata County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Juniata County include: Juniata Sr. High School vs. East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School, East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School vs. Juniata Sr. High School
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