For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,691 students in 17340, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 17340, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 17340, PA are Littlestown Sr. High School, Alloway Creek Elementary School and Maple Avenue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17340 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in 17340, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17340, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Littlestown Sr. High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 E Myrtle St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Alloway Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
162 Newark St
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Maple Avenue Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Maple Avenue
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17340, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17340, PA include Littlestown Sr. High School, Alloway Creek Elementary School and Maple Avenue Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 17340?
3 public schools are located in 17340.
What percentage of students in 17340 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 17340 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17340?
17340 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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