For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 229 students in 17929, PA.
Public school in zipcode 17929 have an average reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the Pennsylvania public schools of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17929, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Mountain El Cressona School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Wilder St
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Gr: 3-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17929, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17929, PA include Blue Mountain El Cressona School.
How many public schools are located in 17929?
1 public schools are located in 17929.
What is the racial composition of students in 17929?
17929 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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