For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,077 students in 17512, PA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17512, PA are Park Elementary School and Columbia MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 17512 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in 17512, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17512, PA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 S 6th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-9780
Grades: K-4
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia MiddleSchool
(Math: 7% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Grades: 5-8
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Grades: 5-6
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 17512, PA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 17512, PA include Park Elementary School and Columbia MiddleSchool.
How many public elementary schools are located in 17512?
3 public elementary schools are located in 17512.
What is the racial composition of students in 17512?
17512 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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