For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 876 students in 16659, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 16659, PA are Northern Bedford County High School, Northern Bedford Co Elementary School and Northern Bedford County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16659 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16659, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16659, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Bedford County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Bedford Co Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Bedford County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
16659, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 6-12
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16659, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16659, PA include Northern Bedford County High School, Northern Bedford Co Elementary School and Northern Bedford County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 16659?
3 public schools are located in 16659.
What is the racial composition of students in 16659?
16659 public schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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