For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 875 students in Halifax, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Halifax, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Halifax, PA are Halifax Area High School, Halifax Area Elementary School and Halifax Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halifax, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Halifax have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Halifax, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halifax Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Halifax Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 School Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Grades: PK-4
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Halifax Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Grades: 5-8
| 273 students
Halifax, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
791 Enders Road
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Grades: PK-1
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Halifax, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Halifax, PA include Halifax Area High School, Halifax Area Elementary School and Halifax Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Halifax?
3 public schools are located in Halifax.
What percentage of students in Halifax go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Halifax are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax?
Halifax public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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