Top 10 Best Bradford County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,693 students in Bradford County, PA (there are 3 private schools, serving 370 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Bradford County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Bradford County, PA are Athens Area High School, Sru Elementary School and Northeast Bradford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradford County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Bradford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Bradford County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Area High School
(Math: 65-69%)
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 West Frederick Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 9-12
| 668 students
Rank: #22.
Sru Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Church Street
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Northeast Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 Panther Lane
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Snyder Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 Cedar St
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-7742
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Audrielle Lynch-ellen Bustin Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
253 Pennsylvania Avenue
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Canton Area Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
545 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5196
Grades: K-6
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Harlan Rowe MiddleSchool
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
116 W. Pine Street, Suite 1
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #88.
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 High St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2176
Grades: 7-12
| 628 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Northeast Bradford Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
526 Panther Lane
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Grades: 7-12
| 354 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Towanda Area Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
420 State St
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Grades: 3-6
| 461 students
Rank: #1111.
Northern Tier Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Career Center
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1212.
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 High School Drive
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Grades: 7-12
| 696 students
Rank: #1313.
Sayre Area High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
331 W Lockhart St
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-6622
Grades: 7-12
| 469 students
Rank: #1414.
Wyalusing Valley Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11450 Wyalusing-new Albany Rd
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Grades: K-6
| 650 students
Rank: #1515.
Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11364 Wyalusing New Albany Roa
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Grades: 7-12
| 604 students
Rank: #1616.
Troy Intrmd School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
206 King Street
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Grades: 3-6
| 441 students
Rank: #1717.
Canton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Grades: 7-12
| 417 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 North Fourth Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-4991
Grades: PK-2
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
317 Canton St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-3145
Grades: K-2
| 311 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bradford County, PA

Bradford County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S River Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 6-7
| 396 students
15 Stonewall Rd
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-3018
Grades: K-6
| 128 students
5252 Monkey Run Rd
Gillett, PA 16925
(570) 596-2102
Grades: K-5
| 115 students
116 West Pine St
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 8-9
| 375 students
Churrch St
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-4244
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Intersection Of State Route 10
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-7198
Grades: K-4
| 88 students
Rr 1 Box 3350
Monroeton, PA 18832
(570) 265-5070
Grades: 3-6
| 122 students
Mulberry Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
74 Elementary Ln
New Albany, PA 18833
(570) 363-2165
Grades: K-6
| 126 students
Church St
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
Grades: 6-7
| 380 students
Second St
Ulster, PA 18850
(570) 358-3131
Grades: K-5
| 170 students
Rr 2
Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914
(570) 297-2982
Grades: K-4
| 73 students
State Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Grades: 5-8
| 586 students
350 High St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Grades: 5-8
| 464 students
Leona Rd
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2138
Grades: K-4
| 207 students
80 Fifth St
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1206
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rr 2 Box 131
Wysox, PA 18854
(570) 265-6118
Grades: 3-6
| 180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bradford County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Bradford County, PA include Athens Area High School, Sru Elementary School and Northeast Bradford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bradford County, PA?
19 public schools are located in Bradford County, PA.
What percentage of students in Bradford County, PA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Bradford County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford County, PA?
Bradford County, PA public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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