For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 43 students in 17047, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 74 private students). 42% of all K-12 students in 17047, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
Public schools in zipcode 17047 have a diversity score of 0.25, which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17047, PA Public Schools (2026)
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Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Loysville Complex
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Gr: 5-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in 17047, PA?
1 public schools are located in 17047, PA.
What percentage of students in 17047 go to public school?
42% of all K-12 students in 17047 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17047?
17047 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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