For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,930 students in Union County, PA (there are , serving 457 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Union County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Union County, PA are Lewisburg High School, Kelly Elementary School and Linntown Elementary 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 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% 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 16% 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 Union County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewisburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
545 Newman Rd
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Kelly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 Hospital Dr
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Grades: PK-3
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Linntown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1951 Washington Ave
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Grades: 4-5
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Donald H Eichhorn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2057 Washington Ave
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Market St
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8230
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Mifflinburg Area Intrmd School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Mabel Street
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8270
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8270
Grades: 3-5
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
White Deer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #88.
Mifflinburg Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mabel St
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8290
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8290
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mifflinburg Elementary School
Magnet School
115 Shipton St
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8320
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8320
Grades: K-2
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sun Area Technical Institute
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
815 E Market St
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-1031
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-1031
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
954 Johnson Mill Rd
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 966-8370
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 966-8370
Grades: K-3
| 73 students
105 Weikert Rd
Laurelton, PA 17835
(570) 966-8360
Laurelton, PA 17835
(570) 966-8360
Grades: K-3
| 58 students
535 Liberty St
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-8380
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-8380
Grades: K-3
| 71 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Union County, PA include Lewisburg High School, Kelly Elementary School and Linntown Elementary 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?
90% of all K-12 students in Union County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 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, Mifflinburg Elementary School vs. Kelly Elementary School, Lewisburg High School vs. Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School
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