For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,955 students in Lewistown, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lewistown, PA are East Derry Elementary School, Lewistown Elementary School and Mifflin Co Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewistown, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lewistown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lewistown, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Derry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2316 Back Maitland Rd
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 543-5615
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 543-5615
Grades: K-3
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Lewistown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5823
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5823
Grades: K-3
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Mifflin Co Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Grades: 6-7
| 717 students
Rank: #44.
Lewistown Intrmd School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
212 Green Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Grades: 4-5
| 507 students
Lewistown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Franklin Avenue
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-0179
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-0179
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
490 6th St
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-0145
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-0145
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
700 Cedar St
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
Grades: 9-12
| 965 students
2 Manor Dr
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
212 Green Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
Mifflin-juniata Ctc High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
700 Pitt Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-3933
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-3933
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
25 East Susquehanna Avenue
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5072
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5072
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lewistown, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lewistown, PA include East Derry Elementary School, Lewistown Elementary School and Mifflin Co Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lewistown?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lewistown.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewistown?
Lewistown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lewistown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lewistown include: East Derry Elementary School vs. Lewistown Elementary School, Lewistown Elementary School vs. East Derry Elementary School
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