For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,084 students in Minersville, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 122 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Minersville, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Minersville, PA are Minersville Area El Center and Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minersville, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Minersville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Minersville, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minersville Area El Center
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
North Fifth Street
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Grades: 1-6
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Battlin Miner Dr & Low Rd
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Grades: 7-12
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Edu Center
Magnet School
24 Llewellyn Road
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Grades: PK-K
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Minersville, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Minersville, PA include Minersville Area El Center and Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Minersville?
3 public schools are located in Minersville.
What percentage of students in Minersville go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Minersville are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Minersville?
Minersville public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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