For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,164 students in 17236, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17236, PA are Mercersburg Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Montgomery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17236 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17236, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17236, PA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercersburg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 S Park Ave
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9138 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
James Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 17236, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 17236, PA include Mercersburg Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Montgomery Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17236?
4 public elementary schools are located in 17236.
What is the racial composition of students in 17236?
17236 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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