For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,405 students in Juniata County, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Juniata County, PA are East Juniata Elementary School, Tuscarora Middle School and Juniata Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juniata County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Juniata County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Juniata County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54 Main St
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Gr: K-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Tuscarora Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Old Route 22 East
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 S 7th St
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Juniata County, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Juniata County, PA include East Juniata Elementary School, Tuscarora Middle School and Juniata Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Juniata County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Juniata County.
What is the racial composition of students in Juniata County?
Juniata County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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