For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 517 students in 17059, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in 17059, PA is Juniata Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 17059 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17059, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17059 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Juniata Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17059, PA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juniata Sr. High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3931 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
17059, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
75 South Seventh Street
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Gr: K-5
7864 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-6469
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 17059, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 17059, PA include Juniata Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17059?
1 public high schools are located in 17059.
What is the racial composition of students in 17059?
17059 public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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