For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,790 students in Union County, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, PA are Kelly Elementary School, Linntown Elementary School and Donald H Eichhorn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 Hospital Dr
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Grades: PK-3
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
Linntown Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1951 Washington Ave
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Grades: 4-5
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Donald H Eichhorn Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2057 Washington Ave
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Mifflinburg Area Intrmd School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Mabel Street
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8270
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8270
Grades: 3-5
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
White Deer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
631 New Columbia Rd
New Columbia, PA 17856
(570) 742-7614
New Columbia, PA 17856
(570) 742-7614
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #66.
Mifflinburg Area Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mabel St
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8290
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8290
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
115 Shipton St
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8320
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8320
Grades: K-2
| 379 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
954 Johnson Mill Rd
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 966-8370
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 966-8370
Grades: K-3
| 73 students
105 Weikert Rd
Laurelton, PA 17835
(570) 966-8360
Laurelton, PA 17835
(570) 966-8360
Grades: K-3
| 58 students
535 Liberty St
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-8380
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-8380
Grades: K-3
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, PA include Kelly Elementary School, Linntown Elementary School and Donald H Eichhorn Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Union County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Union County include: Mifflinburg Elementary School vs. Kelly Elementary School, White Deer Elementary School vs. Kelly Elementary School, Mifflinburg Elementary School vs. White Deer Elementary School
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