For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 635 students in Benton, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Benton, PA are Benton Area High School, Appleman Elementary School and Benton Area MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Benton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Benton, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Area High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Park St
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6651
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Appleman Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6971
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-6971
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Benton Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Park St
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Grades: 7-8
| 113 students
Benton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Park Street
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Benton, PA 17814
(570) 925-2651
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Benton, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Benton, PA include Benton Area High School, Appleman Elementary School and Benton Area MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in Benton, PA?
3 public schools are located in Benton, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton, PA?
Benton, PA public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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