For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,403 students in 16947, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 16947, PA are Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School and Troy Intrmd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16947 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16947, 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 Black and Hispanic).
Best 16947, PA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 High St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2176
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2176
Grades: 7-12
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
Troy Intrmd School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 King Street
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Grades: 3-6
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
W R Croman Primary School
Magnet School
317 Canton St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-3145
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-3145
Grades: K-2
| 300 students
16947, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 High St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Grades: 5-8
| 464 students
Leona Rd
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2138
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2138
Grades: K-4
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 16947, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 16947, PA include Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School and Troy Intrmd School.
How many public schools are located in 16947?
3 public schools are located in 16947.
What is the racial composition of students in 16947?
16947 public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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