For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 812 students in 17347, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 17347, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17347, PA are Mt Wolf Elementary School and Northeastern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17347 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17347, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17347, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Wolf Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
590 Maple Street
Mount Wolf, PA 17347
(717) 266-6570
Mount Wolf, PA 17347
(717) 266-6570
Gr: K-3 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Northeastern Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4855 Board Road
Mount Wolf, PA 17347
(717) 266-3676
Mount Wolf, PA 17347
(717) 266-3676
Gr: 7-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17347, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17347, PA include Mt Wolf Elementary School and Northeastern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 17347?
2 public schools are located in 17347.
What percentage of students in 17347 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 17347 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17347?
17347 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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