For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,906 students in Huntingdon County, PA (there are 6 private schools, serving 256 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Huntingdon County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Huntingdon County, PA are Huntingdon Area Sr. High School, Mount Union Area Sr. High School and Shade Gap Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntingdon County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Huntingdon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Huntingdon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Cassady Ave Ste 1
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-1080
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-1080
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Union Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Shade Gap Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22251 Shade Valley Road
Shade Gap, PA 17255
(814) 447-5529
Shade Gap, PA 17255
(814) 447-5529
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10906 Station Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 627-1100
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 627-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #55.
Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7775 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Grades: 6-12
| 386 students
Rank: #66.
Stone Valley Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13006 Greenwood Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-2705
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-2705
Grades: K-5
| 82 students
Rank: #77.
Rockhill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Meadow St
Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249
(814) 447-5529
Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249
(814) 447-5529
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
Rank: #88.
Standing Stone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 29th Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-0771
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-0771
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #99.
Huntingdon County Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11893 Technology Drive
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-0951
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-0951
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
Rank: #1010.
Huntingdon Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Cassady Ave
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-2900
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #1111.
Spring Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12075 Old Plank Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Grades: K-5
| 179 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Union-kistler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
154 School Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2595
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2595
Grades: K-2
| 295 students
Rank: #1313.
Juniata Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7855 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4422
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4422
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #1414.
Shirley Twp Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14188 Second St
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9381
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9381
Grades: 3-5
| 265 students
Rank: #1515.
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10339 Pogue Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Grades: 6-12
| 614 students
Rank: #1616.
Mount Union Area Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9311
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9311
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #1717.
New Day Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
256 South Fifth St
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Grades: 7-12
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Forestry Camp #3
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Trough Creek State Park
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Huntingdon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12045 Technology Dr
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-3038
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-3038
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
13006 Greenwood Rd
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-3767
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-3767
Grades: K-5
| 61 students
13606 Smith Valley Rd
Mapleton Depot, PA 17052
(814) 542-4401
Mapleton Depot, PA 17052
(814) 542-4401
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
South Main St
Robertsdale, PA 16674
(814) 635-2708
Robertsdale, PA 16674
(814) 635-2708
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
18546 Cooks Rd
Cassville, PA 16623
(814) 448-3255
Cassville, PA 16623
(814) 448-3255
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Huntingdon County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Huntingdon County, PA include Huntingdon Area Sr. High School, Mount Union Area Sr. High School and Shade Gap Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Huntingdon County?
18 public schools are located in Huntingdon County.
What percentage of students in Huntingdon County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Huntingdon County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Huntingdon County?
Huntingdon County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Huntingdon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Huntingdon County include: Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms vs. Mount Union Area Sr. High School, Mount Union Area Sr. High School vs. Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Mount Union Area Sr. High School
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