Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17236

The 17236 zip code area is home to 5 schools in the Tuscarora School District, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole is ranked 308 out of 606 in Pennsylvania, a few standout schools in the area are worth noting.

Mountain View Elementary School consistently performs above the district and state averages on standardized tests, with over 70% of students proficient or better in math and 60% in English Language Arts. It has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. Mercersburg Elementary School is another strong performer, with high proficiency rates, especially in math where over 50% of students are proficient or better. It has a 3-star rating and ranks in the top 40% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In contrast, the middle and high schools in the area have more average performance, with James Buchanan High School standing out for its high graduation rate of 87.9% and low dropout rate of 1.4%. All 5 schools in the 17236 zip code have 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population that likely presents challenges, though some schools are still able to achieve strong academic outcomes.