For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,591 students in Mifflin County, PA (there are , serving 1,115 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Mifflin County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mifflin County, PA are Strodes Mills Elementary School, Indian Valley Intrmd School and Indian Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mifflin County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Mifflin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
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 Public Schools in Mifflin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strodes Mills Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Mc Veytown, PA 17051
(717) 248-7154
Mc Veytown, PA 17051
(717) 248-7154
Gr: K-3 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Indian Valley Intrmd School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Kish Rd
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-2123
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-2123
Gr: 4-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Indian Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Kish Rd
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-2123
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-2123
Gr: K-3 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Mifflin Co High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Sixth Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-0240
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-0240
Gr: 10-12 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Mifflin County Academy Of Science And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Pitt Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-3933
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-3933
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #66.
East Derry Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2316 Back Maitland Rd
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 543-5615
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 543-5615
Gr: K-3 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Lewistown Intrmd School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
212 Green Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Gr: 4-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Mifflin Co Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Cedar Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
Gr: 8-9 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Mifflin Co Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Gr: 6-7 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Lewistown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5823
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5823
Gr: K-3 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Mifflin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
283 Broad St
Milroy, PA 17063
(717) 667-2153
Milroy, PA 17063
(717) 667-2153
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
96 Kish Rd
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-3124
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-3124
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
100 Franklin Avenue
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-0179
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-0179
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
200 Greenwood Avenue
Yeagertown, PA 17099
(717) 248-8438
Yeagertown, PA 17099
(717) 248-8438
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
490 6th St
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-0145
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-0145
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
125 Kish Rd
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-2123
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-2123
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
700 Cedar St
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
Gr: 9-12 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
2 Manor Dr
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
212 Green Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-5801
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Mifflin-juniata Ctc High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
700 Pitt Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-3933
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-3933
Gr: 9-12
25 East Susquehanna Avenue
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5072
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5072
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
205 Chestnut Ridge Rd
Mc Veytown, PA 17051
(717) 248-5488
Mc Veytown, PA 17051
(717) 248-5488
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
95 North Penn St
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2512
Belleville, PA 17004
(717) 935-2512
Gr: K-3 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mifflin County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mifflin County, PA include Strodes Mills Elementary School, Indian Valley Intrmd School and Indian Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mifflin County?
10 public schools are located in Mifflin County.
What percentage of students in Mifflin County go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Mifflin County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mifflin County?
Mifflin County 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).
Which public schools in Mifflin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mifflin County include: East Derry Elementary School vs. Lewistown Elementary School, Indian Valley Elementary School vs. Lewistown Elementary School, Lewistown Elementary School vs. Indian Valley Elementary School
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