For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 951 students in 17980, PA.
The top ranked public schools in 17980, PA are Williams Valley Elementary School and Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17980 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17980, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17980, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams Valley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10400 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10330 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Grades: 7-12
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17980, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17980, PA include Williams Valley Elementary School and Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in 17980, PA?
2 public schools are located in 17980, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 17980, PA?
17980, PA public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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