For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 935 students in Saxton, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Saxton, PA are Tussey Mountain Elementary School, Tussey Mountain High School and Tussey Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saxton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Saxton 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saxton, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tussey Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Mifflin St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2934
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Tussey Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Front Street
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Tussey Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 5-8
| 270 students
Saxton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 7-8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saxton, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Saxton, PA include Tussey Mountain Elementary School, Tussey Mountain High School and Tussey Mountain Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Saxton?
3 public schools are located in Saxton.
What is the racial composition of students in Saxton?
Saxton public schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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