For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,969 students in Perry County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, PA are Greenwood Elementary School, Greenwood Middle School and Blain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Perry County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3115
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3115
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
Blain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132 Blain Rd
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #44.
Carroll Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6670 Spring Rd
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
(717) 582-4256
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
(717) 582-4256
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
West Perry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2620 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3012
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3012
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: #66.
New Bloomfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 West High St
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-4318
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-4318
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #77.
Susquenita Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Susquenita Elementary Schol, 1
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Grades: K-4
| 694 students
Rank: #88.
Newport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
559 North 5th St
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #99.
Newport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #1010.
Susquenita Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Susquenita Middle School, 200
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Loysville Complex, 10 Opportun
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Grades: 5-12
| 32 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hidden Valley Emotional Support Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2606 Shermans Valley Rd
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3934
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3934
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Po Box 9
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 7-12
| 647 students
Oriental Rd South Of Route 235
Liverpool, PA 17045
(717) 444-3457
Liverpool, PA 17045
(717) 444-3457
Grades: K-3
| 65 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, PA include Greenwood Elementary School, Greenwood Middle School and Blain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Perry County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Perry County include: New Bloomfield Elementary School vs. Newport Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School vs. Susquenita Elementary School, Carroll Elementary School vs. Susquenita Elementary School
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