For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 229 students in 17929, PA.
Public school in zipcode 17929 have an average reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the Pennsylvania public schools of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17929, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Mountain El Cressona School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Wilder St
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Cressona, PA 17929
(570) 385-5580
Gr: 3-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17929, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17929, PA include Blue Mountain El Cressona School.
How many public schools are located in 17929?
1 public schools are located in 17929.
What is the racial composition of students in 17929?
17929 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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