For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,175 students in Mount Union, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Mount Union, PA are Mount Union Area Sr. High School, Mount Union-kistler Elementary School and Shirley Twp Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Union, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mount Union have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mount Union, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Union Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Union-kistler Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Shirley Twp Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Union Area Junior High School
Magnet 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
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Union, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Union, PA include Mount Union Area Sr. High School, Mount Union-kistler Elementary School and Shirley Twp Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Union?
4 public schools are located in Mount Union.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Union?
Mount Union public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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