For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 366 students in 17049, PA (there are , serving 281 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in 17049, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in 17049, PA is East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 17049 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17049, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17049, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32944 Route 35
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students
17049, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
145 School Street
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2236
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2236
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17049, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17049, PA include East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in 17049?
1 public schools are located in 17049.
What percentage of students in 17049 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 17049 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17049?
17049 public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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