Best 17111 Pennsylvania Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 7,633 students in 17111, PA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,242 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 17111, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in 17111, PA are Rutherford Elementary School, Paxtang Elementary School and Lawnton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 17111 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17111, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).