For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,523 students in 17059, PA (there are , serving 240 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 17059, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17059, PA are Tuscarora Middle School, Juniata Elementary School and Juniata Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17059 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17059, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17059, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tuscarora Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Old Route 22 East
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 S 7th St
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Gr: K-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Juniata Sr. High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3931 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
17059, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
75 South Seventh Street
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Gr: K-5
7864 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17059, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17059, PA include Tuscarora Middle School, Juniata Elementary School and Juniata Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in 17059?
3 public schools are located in 17059.
What percentage of students in 17059 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 17059 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17059?
17059 public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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