For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 622 students in 17814, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in 17814, PA are L R Appleman Elementary School, Benton Area Middle School and Benton Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17814 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17814, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17814, PA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L R Appleman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6971
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6971
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Benton Area Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Park St
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Gr: 7-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Benton Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Park St
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6651
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
17814, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Gr: 7-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 17814, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in 17814, PA include L R Appleman Elementary School, Benton Area Middle School and Benton Area High School.
How many public schools are located in 17814?
3 public schools are located in 17814.
What is the racial composition of students in 17814?
17814 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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