For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,305 students in Philipsburg, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Philipsburg, PA are Philipsburg Elementary School, Philipsburg-osceola Area High School and Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philipsburg, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Philipsburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Philipsburg, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philipsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1810 Black Moshannon Road
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-2870
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-2870
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Philipsburg-osceola Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Philips St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-1521
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-1521
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Short St Suite A
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Philipsburg, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Short St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Grades: 5-6
| 250 students
100130 North 6th St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4860
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4860
Grades: 7-8
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Philipsburg, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Philipsburg, PA include Philipsburg Elementary School, Philipsburg-osceola Area High School and Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Philipsburg?
3 public schools are located in Philipsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Philipsburg?
Philipsburg public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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