For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,739 students in Huntingdon County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Huntingdon County, PA are Shade Gap Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntingdon County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Huntingdon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Huntingdon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Shade Gap Elementary 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
| 105 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Southside Elementary 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
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High 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
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Stone Valley Community 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
| 87 students
Rank: #55.
Rockhill Elementary 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
| 153 students
Rank: #66.
Standing Stone Elementary 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
| 407 students
Rank: #77.
Huntingdon Area Middle 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
| 376 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Farms Elementary 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
| 162 students
Rank: #99.
Mount Union-kistler Elementary 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
| 298 students
Rank: #1010.
Juniata Valley Elementary 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
| 302 students
Rank: #1111.
Shirley Twp Elementary 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
| 270 students
Rank: #1212.
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms
(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
| 617 students
Rank: #1313.
Mount Union Area Junior High 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
| 245 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 elementary schools in Huntingdon County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Huntingdon County, PA include Shade Gap Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Huntingdon County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Huntingdon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntingdon County?
Huntingdon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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