For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,207 students in Catawissa, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Catawissa, PA are Southern Columbia High School, Hartman El Center and Southern Columbia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catawissa, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Catawissa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Catawissa, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Columbia High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
812 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3450
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3450
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hartman El Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3250
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3250
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Southern Columbia Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3400
Catawissa, PA 17820
(570) 356-3400
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Catawissa, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Catawissa, PA include Southern Columbia High School, Hartman El Center and Southern Columbia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Catawissa?
3 public schools are located in Catawissa.
What is the racial composition of students in Catawissa?
Catawissa public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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