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Best Halifax Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 894 students in Halifax, PA (there are , serving 7 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Halifax, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Halifax, PA are Halifax Area High School, Halifax Area Elementary School and Halifax Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halifax, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Halifax have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Halifax, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halifax Area High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Halifax Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
151 School Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Halifax Area Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Gr: 5-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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Halifax, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
791 Enders Road
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Gr: PK-1 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Halifax, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Halifax, PA include Halifax Area High School, Halifax Area Elementary School and Halifax Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Halifax?
3 public schools are located in Halifax.
What percentage of students in Halifax go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Halifax are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax?
Halifax public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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