For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 103 students in 16874, PA.
The top ranked public school in 16874, PA is Mountaintop Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 16874 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16874, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16874, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountaintop Area Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 School Dr # 865
Snow Shoe, PA 16874
(814) 387-6861
Snow Shoe, PA 16874
(814) 387-6861
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16874, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16874, PA include Mountaintop Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 16874?
1 public schools are located in 16874.
What is the racial composition of students in 16874?
16874 public schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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