For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 779 students in 17264, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 17264, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17264, PA are Spring Farms Elementary School and Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17264 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17264, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17264, PA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Farms Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12075 Old Plank Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10339 Pogue Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Grades: 6-12
| 617 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17264, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17264, PA include Spring Farms Elementary School and Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms.
How many public schools are located in 17264?
2 public schools are located in 17264.
What percentage of students in 17264 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 17264 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17264?
17264 public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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