For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 989 students in Curwensville, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Curwensville, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Curwensville, PA are Curwensville Area Elementary School and Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curwensville, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Curwensville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Curwensville, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Curwensville Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Beech St
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1101
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1101
Grades: K-6
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Beech St
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1100
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1100
Grades: 7-12
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Curwensville, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Curwensville, PA include Curwensville Area Elementary School and Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Curwensville?
2 public schools are located in Curwensville.
What percentage of students in Curwensville go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Curwensville are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Curwensville?
Curwensville public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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