For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,931 students in Huntingdon, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 138 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Huntingdon, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Huntingdon, PA are Huntingdon Area Sr. High School, Southside Elementary School and Stone Valley Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntingdon, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Huntingdon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Huntingdon, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Cassady Ave Ste 1
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-1080
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-1080
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10906 Station Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 627-1100
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 627-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Stone Valley Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13006 Greenwood Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-2705
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-2705
Grades: K-5
| 82 students
Rank: #44.
Standing Stone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 29th Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-0771
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-0771
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #55.
Huntingdon Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Cassady Ave
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-2900
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
New Day Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
256 South Fifth St
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Grades: 7-12
| 176 students
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13006 Greenwood Rd
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-3767
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-3767
Grades: K-5
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Huntingdon, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Huntingdon, PA include Huntingdon Area Sr. High School, Southside Elementary School and Stone Valley Community Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Huntingdon?
6 public schools are located in Huntingdon.
What percentage of students in Huntingdon go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Huntingdon are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Huntingdon?
Huntingdon public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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