Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17249

Summary:

The 17249 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Rockhill Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Despite the Southern Huntingdon County School District being ranked 406 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania, Rockhill Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in science and English language arts.

Rockhill Elementary School has 156 students and a student-teacher ratio of 8.6 to 1, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. The school's 3-star rating from SchoolDigger places it in the top third of Pennsylvania elementary schools, and its test scores are notably higher than the district and state averages, with 92% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in science. However, the school also has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 60.26%, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families.

Overall, Rockhill Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution within its district, offering students a strong educational foundation. While the broader district faces challenges, Rockhill Elementary's academic achievements and small class sizes suggest it provides a quality learning environment for the students it serves.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rockhill Elementary School	Public	K-5	510 Meadow St	Rockhill Furnace	17249	Huntingdon County	Southern Huntingdon County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 447-5529	156	18	8.6	60.3%	151 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	69.1	512^th of 1526 public elementary schools	66.4%		56.8	762^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	50.3%	250	76.7	44.0	48.1	57.3	92.0	92.0	73.4	52.0	59.3	62.2	$14,773	$1,261	$13,512

Cities Near Zip Code 17249

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rockhill Furnace	0.24 mi	1	459^th
Three Springs	2.32 mi	2	644^th
Shade Gap	4.59 mi	1	629^th
Mount Union	9.03 mi	4	677^th
Willow Hill	10.52 mi	3	467^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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