For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,312 students in 17512, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 182 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 17512, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17512, PA are Park Elementary School and Columbia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17512 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17512, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17512, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 S 6th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Gr: K-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Columbia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
901 Ironville Pike
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-7500
Gr: 7-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Gr: 5-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17512, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17512, PA include Park Elementary School and Columbia High School.
How many public schools are located in 17512?
4 public schools are located in 17512.
What percentage of students in 17512 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 17512 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17512?
17512 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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