For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,313 students in Snyder County, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 274 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Snyder County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Snyder County, PA are Selinsgrove Area High School, Selinsgrove Intrmd School and Selinsgrove Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Snyder County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Snyder County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Snyder County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selinsgrove Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 North Broad St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2230
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Selinsgrove Intrmd School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 North 18th St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2270
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2270
Gr: 3-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Selinsgrove Area Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
359 Seals Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2250
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2250
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Middleburg Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Wagenseller St
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0046
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0046
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Midd-west Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Dock Hill Road
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0046
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0046
Gr: 6-7 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
West Snyder Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
645 Snyder Avenue
Beaver Springs, PA 17812
(570) 837-0046
Beaver Springs, PA 17812
(570) 837-0046
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Midd-west High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
540 E Main St
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0046
Middleburg, PA 17842
(570) 837-0046
Gr: 8-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Broad St
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2285
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(570) 372-2285
Gr: K-2 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Snyder County, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Snyder County, PA include Selinsgrove Area High School, Selinsgrove Intrmd School and Selinsgrove Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Snyder County?
8 public schools are located in Snyder County.
What percentage of students in Snyder County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Snyder County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Snyder County?
Snyder County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Snyder County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Snyder County include: Midd-west High School vs. Selinsgrove Area High School, Selinsgrove Area High School vs. Midd-west High School, Selinsgrove Area Elementary School vs. Middleburg Elementary School
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