For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,343 students in 17241, PA (there are , serving 103 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 17241, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17241, PA are Mount Rock Elementary School, Oak Flat Elementary School and Newville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17241 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17241, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17241, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mount Rock Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oak Flat Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
334 Centerville Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2045
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2045
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Newville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Steelstown Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2035
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2035
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Big Spring Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2471
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2471
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Big Spring High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mount Rock Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2436
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2436
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
17241, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3967 Enola Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2025
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
399 Roxbury Rd
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2030
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2030
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17241, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17241, PA include Mount Rock Elementary School, Oak Flat Elementary School and Newville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 17241?
5 public schools are located in 17241.
What percentage of students in 17241 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 17241 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17241?
17241 public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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