For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,687 students in Tyrone, PA (there are 5 private schools, serving 406 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Tyrone, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Tyrone, PA are Tyrone Area High School, Tyrone Area Elementary School and Tyrone Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tyrone, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Tyrone have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Tyrone, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tyrone Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Tyrone Area Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Clay Avenue
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-1342
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-1342
Grades: PK-4
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Tyrone Area Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Grades: 5-8
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tyrone, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Tyrone, PA include Tyrone Area High School, Tyrone Area Elementary School and Tyrone Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tyrone?
3 public schools are located in Tyrone.
What percentage of students in Tyrone go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Tyrone are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tyrone?
Tyrone public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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