For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 362 students in Mc Alisterville, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 257 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Mc Alisterville, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Mc Alisterville, PA is East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Alisterville, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Mc Alisterville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Mc Alisterville, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
32944 Route 35
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mc Alisterville, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mc Alisterville, PA include East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Mc Alisterville?
1 public schools are located in Mc Alisterville.
What percentage of students in Mc Alisterville go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Mc Alisterville are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Alisterville?
Mc Alisterville 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).
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