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Top 5 Best 17044 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,738 students in 17044, PA (there are , serving 74 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 17044, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17044, PA are Mifflin Co High School, East Derry Elementary School and Mifflin County Academy Of Science And Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17044 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17044, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 17044, PA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mifflin Co High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Sixth Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-0240
Grades: 10-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #22.
East Derry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2316 Back Maitland Rd
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 543-5615
Grades: K-3
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Mifflin County Academy Of Science And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Pitt Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-3933
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #44.
Lewistown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5823
Grades: K-3
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Mifflin Co Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Grades: 6-7
| 717 students
Rank: #66.
Lewistown Intrmd School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Green Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Grades: 4-5
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
Mifflin Co Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Cedar Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
Grades: 8-9
| 716 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 17044 Pennsylvania

17044, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Franklin Avenue
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-0179
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
490 6th St
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-0145
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
700 Cedar St
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
Grades: 9-12
| 965 students
2 Manor Dr
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
212 Green Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
700 Pitt Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-3933
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
25 East Susquehanna Avenue
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5072
Grades: K-5
| 258 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 17044, PA?
How many public schools are located in 17044?
7 public schools are located in 17044.
What percentage of students in 17044 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 17044 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17044?
17044 public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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