For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 612 students in Halifax, PA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Halifax, PA are Halifax Area Elementary School and Halifax Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halifax, PA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Halifax have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Halifax, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halifax Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 School Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Halifax Area Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Halifax, PA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Halifax, PA include Halifax Area Elementary School and Halifax Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Halifax?
2 public elementary schools are located in Halifax.
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax?
Halifax public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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