For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,133 students in 16617, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in 16617, PA are Bellwood-antis High School, Lewis M Myers Elementary School and Bellwood Antis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 16617 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 16617, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16617, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellwood-antis High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2274
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2274
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lewis M Myers Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2272
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2272
Gr: K-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Bellwood Antis Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2273
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2273
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 16617, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 16617, PA include Bellwood-antis High School, Lewis M Myers Elementary School and Bellwood Antis Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 16617?
3 public schools are located in 16617.
What is the racial composition of students in 16617?
16617 public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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