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Best Huntingdon County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,819 students in Huntingdon County, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 144 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Huntingdon County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Huntingdon County, PA are Huntingdon Area Sr. High School, Standing Stone Elementary School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntingdon County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Huntingdon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Huntingdon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Cassady Ave Ste 1
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-1080
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Standing Stone Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10 29th Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-0771
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10906 Station Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 627-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Rockhill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Meadow St
Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249
(814) 447-5529
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Huntingdon Area Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Cassady Ave
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Stone Valley Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13006 Greenwood Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-2705
Gr: K-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Shade Gap Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22251 Shade Valley Road
Shade Gap, PA 17255
(814) 447-5529
Gr: K-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Huntingdon County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11893 Technology Drive
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-0951
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #99.
Spring Farms Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12075 Old Plank Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Mount Union-kistler Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
154 School Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2595
Gr: K-2 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7775 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Juniata Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7855 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4422
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10339 Pogue Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Gr: 6-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Mount Union Area Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Shirley Twp Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14188 Second St
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9381
Gr: 3-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Mount Union Area Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9311
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
New Day Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
256 South Fifth St
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Forestry Camp #3
Alternative School
Trough Creek State Park
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Huntingdon County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Huntingdon County, PA include Huntingdon Area Sr. High School, Standing Stone Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Huntingdon County?
18 public schools are located in Huntingdon County.
What percentage of students in Huntingdon County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Huntingdon County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Huntingdon County?
Huntingdon County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Huntingdon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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