For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,764 students in Mountain Top, PA (there are , serving 318 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Mountain Top, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Mountain Top, PA are Rice Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Crestwood Secondary Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Top, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mountain Top have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Mountain Top, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3700 Church Road
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-3161
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-3161
Grades: K-6
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
117 Spruce Street
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-5942
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-5942
Grades: K-6
| 631 students
Rank: #33.
Crestwood Secondary Campus
(Math: 39% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Grades: 7-12
| 1,381 students
Mountain Top, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Grades: 7-8
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mountain Top, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Mountain Top, PA include Rice Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Crestwood Secondary Campus.
How many public schools are located in Mountain Top?
3 public schools are located in Mountain Top.
What percentage of students in Mountain Top go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Mountain Top are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Top?
Mountain Top public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Mountain Top are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mountain Top include: Fairview Elementary School vs. Rice Elementary School, Rice Elementary School vs. Fairview Elementary School
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