For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 570 students in 17948, PA.
The top ranked public elementary school in 17948, PA is Mahanoy Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 17948 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17948, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17948, PA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahanoy Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: K-6
| 570 students
17948, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17948, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17948, PA include Mahanoy Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17948?
1 public elementary schools are located in 17948.
What is the racial composition of students in 17948?
17948 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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