For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,621 students in Perry County, PA (there are , serving 402 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Perry County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, PA are Greenwood High School, Newport High School and West Perry Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Newport High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
West Perry Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2608 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3931
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3931
Grades: 9-12
| 664 students
Rank: #44.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3115
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3115
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
Susquenita High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Susquenita High School, 309 Sc
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Greenwood Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
Rank: #77.
Blain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132 Blain Rd
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #88.
Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6670 Spring Rd
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
(717) 582-4256
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
(717) 582-4256
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #99.
West Perry Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2620 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3012
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3012
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #1010.
New Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 West High St
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-4318
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-4318
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1111.
Susquenita Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Susquenita Elementary Schol, 1
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Grades: K-4
| 682 students
Rank: #1212.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
559 North 5th St
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1313.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #1414.
Susquenita Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Susquenita Middle School, 200
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Loysville Complex, 10 Opportun
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hidden Valley Emotional Support Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2606 Shermans Valley Rd
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3934
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3934
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Po Box 9
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 7-12
| 647 students
Oriental Rd South Of Route 235
Liverpool, PA 17045
(717) 444-3457
Liverpool, PA 17045
(717) 444-3457
Grades: K-3
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perry County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, PA include Greenwood High School, Newport High School and West Perry Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County?
15 public schools are located in Perry County.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Perry County include: Susquenita High School vs. West Perry Sr. High School, West Perry Sr. High School vs. Susquenita High School, Greenwood High School vs. Newport High School
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