For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 205 students in Centre Hall, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 64 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Centre Hall, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Centre Hall, PA is Centre Hall-potter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centre Hall, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Centre Hall have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Centre Hall, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centre Hall-potter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 North Hoffer Street
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(814) 422-2000
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(814) 422-2000
Gr: PK-4 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Centre Hall, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Centre Hall, PA include Centre Hall-potter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Centre Hall?
1 public schools are located in Centre Hall.
What percentage of students in Centre Hall go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Centre Hall are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Centre Hall?
Centre Hall public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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