For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 749 students in Clarion, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 141 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Clarion, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Clarion, PA are Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School and Clarion Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarion, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Clarion have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clarion, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
219 Liberty St
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8112
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8112
Grades: 7-12
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Clarion Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Boundary St
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8118
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8118
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clarion, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Clarion, PA include Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School and Clarion Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clarion?
2 public schools are located in Clarion.
What percentage of students in Clarion go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Clarion are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion?
Clarion public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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