For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,621 students in Perry County, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 88 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Perry County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Perry County, PA are Greenwood High School, Greenwood Elementary School and Greenwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3115
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3115
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6670 Spring Rd
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
(717) 582-4256
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
(717) 582-4256
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Newport High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Susquenita High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Susquenita High School
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
West Perry Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2608 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3931
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3931
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Blain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132 Blain Rd
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219
Blain, PA 17006
(717) 536-3219
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
West Perry Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2620 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3012
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3012
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
New Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 West High St
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-4318
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
(717) 582-4318
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Susquenita Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Susquenita Elementary Schol
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Gr: K-4 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
559 North 5th St
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Susquenita Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Susquenita Middle School
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Gr: 5-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Loysville Complex
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Gr: 5-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Perry County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Perry County, PA include Greenwood High School, Greenwood Elementary School and Greenwood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County?
15 public schools are located in Perry County.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Perry County include: Greenwood High School vs. Newport High School, New Bloomfield Elementary School vs. Newport Elementary School, Susquenita High School vs. West Perry Sr. High School
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