For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,215 students in Montour County, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 326 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Montour County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Montour County, PA are Danville Area Sr. High School, Liberty-valley Elementary School and Danville Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montour County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Montour County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montour County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Danville Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
733 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty-valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
327 Liberty Valley Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: 3-5
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Danville Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
252 Northumberland St
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: n/an/a
Danville Ctr Adolescent Female
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
13 Kirkbride Drive
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Danville Primary School
Magnet School
931 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: K-2
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
210 Clinic Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Montour County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 East Front St
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: PK-2
| 213 students
1605 Bloom Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: PK-2
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montour County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Montour County, PA include Danville Area Sr. High School, Liberty-valley Elementary School and Danville Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Montour County?
6 public schools are located in Montour County.
What percentage of students in Montour County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Montour County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montour County?
Montour County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montour County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montour County include: Danville Ctr Adolescent Female vs. North Central Secure Trmnt Unt, Liberty-valley Elementary School vs. Danville Primary School, North Central Secure Trmnt Unt vs. Danville Area Sr. High School
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