For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 980 students in Spring Mills, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 48 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Spring Mills, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Spring Mills, PA are Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School and Penns Valley Area El And Intrmd School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spring Mills, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Spring Mills have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Spring Mills, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Penns Valley Road
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Gr: 7-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Penns Valley Area El And Intrmd School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4528 Penns Valley Road
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Spring Mills, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Spring Mills, PA include Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School and Penns Valley Area El And Intrmd School.
How many public schools are located in Spring Mills?
2 public schools are located in Spring Mills.
What percentage of students in Spring Mills go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Spring Mills are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Mills?
Spring Mills public schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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